Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - classic
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Classic
classic
~1 adj 1 a classic book, play, film etc is important or special and remains popular for a long time (The Coca-Cola bottle is one of the classic designs of our century.) 2 of excellent quality (Roy scored a classic goal in the 90th minute.) 3 a classic style of art or clothing is attractive in a simple traditional way (a classic raincoat) 4 a classic example/case etc a very typical example of something, sometimes in an impressive or humorous way (Tom made the classic mistake of trying to drive away without releasing the hand brake.) ~2 n 1 a book, play, or film that is important and has been popular for a long time (`La Grande Illusion' is one of the classics of French cinema.) 2 something that is very good and one of the best examples of its kind (The 1976 semi-final between Borg and Gerulaitis was a classic.) 3 classics the language, literature, and history of Ancient Rome and Greece (Judith studied classics at Oxford.) 4 that's (a) classic! spoken used when you think something is extremely funny
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(classics) Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English. 1. A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have. The debate in the mainstream press has been a classic example of British hypocrisy... His first two goals were classic cases of being in the right place at the right time. = typical ADJ: usu ADJ n • Classic is also a noun. It was a classic of interrogation: first the bully, then the kind one who offers sympathy. N-COUNT: oft N of n 2. A classic film, piece of writing, or piece of music is of very high quality and has become a standard against which similar things are judged. ...the classic children’s film Huckleberry Finn. ...a classic study of the American penal system. ADJ: ADJ n • Classic is also a noun. The record won a gold award and remains one of the classics of modern popular music. ...a film classic. N-COUNT: usu with supp 3. A classic is a book which is well-known and considered to be of a high literary standard. You can refer to such books generally as the classics. As I grow older, I like to reread the classics regularly. N-COUNT 4. Classic style is simple and traditional and is not affected by changes in fashion. Wear classic clothes which feel good and look good... These are classic designs which will fit in well anywhere. ADJ: usu ADJ n 5. Classics is the study of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially their languages, literature, and philosophy. ...a Classics degree. N-UNCOUNT ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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I. adjective Etymology: French or Latin; French classique, from Latin ~us of the highest class of Roman citizens, of the first rank, from classis Date: circa 1604 1. a. serving as a standard of excellence ; of recognized value ~ literary works b. traditional, enduring ~ designs c. characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year a ~ suit 2. of or relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans or their culture ; ~al 3. a. historically memorable a ~ battle b. noted because of special literary or historical associations Paris is the ~ refuge of expatriates 4. a. authentic, authoritative b. typical a ~ example of chicanery a ~ error 5. capitalized of or relating to the period of highest development of Mesoamerican and especially Mayan culture about A.D. 300-900 II. noun Date: 1711 1. a literary work of ancient Greece or Rome 2. a. a work of enduring excellence; also its author b. an authoritative source 3. a typical or perfect example 4. a traditional event a football ~ CLASSICAL CONDITIONING noun Date: 1949 conditioning in which the conditioned stimulus (as the sound of a bell) is paired with and precedes the unconditioned stimulus (as the sight of food) until the conditioned stimulus alone is sufficient to elicit the response (as salivation in a dog) — compare operant conditioning ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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adj. & n. --adj. 1 a of the first class; of acknowledged excellence. b remarkably typical; outstandingly important (a classic case). 2 a of ancient Greek and Latin literature, art, or culture. b (of style in art, music, etc.) simple, harmonious, well-proportioned; in accordance with established forms (cf. ROMANTIC). 3 having literary or historic associations (classic ground). 4 (of clothes) made in a simple elegant style not much affected by changes in fashion. --n. 1 a classic writer, artist, work, or example. 2 a an ancient Greek or Latin writer. b (in pl.) the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature and history. c archaic a scholar of ancient Greek and Latin. 3 a follower of classic models (cf. ROMANTIC). 4 a garment in classic style. 5 (in pl.) Brit. the classic races. Phrases and idioms classic races Brit. the five main flat races, namely the Two Thousand and the One Thousand Guineas, the Derby, the Oaks, and the St Leger. Etymology: F classique or L classicus f. classis class ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1. классик (особ об античных писателях) 2. специалист по античной филологии, классик 3. классическое произведение a juvenile classic —- книга для юношества, завоевавшая широкое признание на протяжении нескольких поколений 4. "классика", что-л пользующееся неизменным успехом that joke is a classic, it is really very funny —- этот анекдот стал классикой, он действительно очень смешной 5. классицист, приверженец классицизма 6. классика; классические, античные языки; классическая, преим. античная литература 7. ам. сл. английский костюм; платье простых, строгих линий timeless classic —- всегда модный предмет одежды (платье, шляпа) 8. спорт. классические скачки (пять главных скачек года в Великобритании) 9. классический, античный classic authors —- классические писатели древности; греческие и римские классики classic lands —- страны античного мира 10. классический classic style —- классический стиль classic regularity of features —- классическая правильность черт лица classic music —- классическая музыка 11. образцовый classic case of smth. —- классический случай чего-л classic taste —- тонкий вкус 12. придерживающийся классицизма 13. исторический, освященный историей classic example of love at first sight —- классический пример любви с...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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1. adj. 1) классический 2) образцовый 2. noun 1) классик 2) специалист по античной филологии 3) классическое произведение 4) pl. классические языки; классическая литература ...Англо-русский словарь
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- 1613, from Fr. classique, from L. classicus "relating to the (highest) classes of the Roman people," hence, "superior," from classis (see class). Classics is 1711; classical is 1599, "of the highest rank." ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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