classic
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‘classic’ used as an adjective
A classic example of something has all the features or characteristics that you expect something of its kind to have.
This statement was a classic illustration of British politeness.
It is a classic example of the principle of "less is more".
Classic is also used to describe films or books that are judged to be of very high quality.
This is one of the classic works of Hollywood cinema.
We discussed Brenan's classic analysis of Spanish history.
‘classic’ used as a noun
A classic is a book that is well-known and thought to be of a high literary standard.
We had all the standard classics at home.
Classics is the study of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy.
She got a first class degree in Classics.
‘classical’
Classical music is music written by composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. Music of this kind is often complex in form, and is considered by many people to have lasting value.
I spend a lot of time reading and listening to classical music.
He is an accomplished classical pianist.
Classical is also used to refer to things connected with ancient Greek or Roman civilization.
We studied classical mythology.
Truffles have been eaten since classical times.