Classic vs Classical
clas·sic
/ˈklasik/
adjective
adjective: classic
1.
judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
"a classic novel"
synonyms:
(of a garment or design) of a simple, elegant style not greatly subject to changes in fashion.
"this classic navy blazer"
synonyms: simple, elegant
2.
remarkably and instructively typical.
"Hamlet is the classic example of a tragedy"
synonyms: typical, archetypal, quintessential, vintage;
antonyms: atypical, anomalous
noun
noun: classic; plural noun: classics; plural noun: Classics; noun: Classic
1.
a work of art of recognized and established value.
"his books have become classics"
synonyms: definitive example, model, epitome, paradigm, exemplar, prototype;
a garment of a simple, elegant, and long-lasting style.
a thing which is memorable and a very good example of its kind.
"he's hoping that tomorrow's game will be a classic"
2.
a school subject that involves the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature, philosophy, and history.
the works of ancient Greek and Latin writers and philosophers.
plural noun: the classics
3.
a major sports tournament or competition, as in golf or tennis.
"dozens of celebrity golfers attended the King Classic"
clas·si·cal
/ˈklasək(ə)l/Submit
adjective
adjective: classical
1.
relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture.
"classical mythology"
synonyms: ancient Greek, Grecian, Hellenic, Attic
(of art or architecture) influenced by ancient Greek or Roman forms or principles.
synonyms: simple, pure, restrained, plain, austere
2.
(typically of a form of art) regarded as representing an exemplary standard; traditional and long-established in form or style.
"a classical ballet"
synonyms: traditional, long-established; serious, highbrow, heavyweight; symphonic, concert;
"classical ballet"
antonyms: modern
relating to the first significant period of an area of study.
"classical mechanics"
PHYSICS
relating to or based upon concepts and theories which preceded the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics; Newtonian.
"classical physics"
