Added 9 October 2026
classic
/ˈklæsɪk/ noun
Latin root: classic Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about classic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A creation of the highest excellence.
- An artist who has created classic works.
adjective
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Of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
classic Chinese pottery
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Of a well-known type; remarkably typical.
the classic struggle between good and evil
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Considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth.
a classic car
Origin
From French classique, from Latin classic(us) (“relating to the classes of Roman citizenry, especially the highest”), from classis. By surface analysis, class + -ic. Piecewise doublet of classy.
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