classical
US /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
1.
relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture
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She studied classical literature at university.
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The museum has a collection of classical sculptures.
2.
of or relating to serious music, especially music written in the European tradition during the 18th and early 19th centuries
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He enjoys listening to classical music.
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Beethoven is a renowned classical composer.
3.
representing an exemplary standard; archetypal
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The film is a classical example of film noir.
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His argument was a classical case of circular reasoning.