classical

classical is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈklæsɪkl̩/

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• Hyphenation: clas‧si‧cal

Adjective

Positive classical

Comparative more classical

Superlative most classical

1. Classical ideas or styles are those that were very common at a time in the past and sometimes continue into the present.

   Classical theories in physics can't explain certain observations, which has led scientists to come up with new theories.

Related words

• classical music