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classical

/ˈklæsɪkəl/
clas · si · cal ˈklæs · ɪ · kəl
English Definition
adj. relating to ancient Greek or Roman literature, art, or culture
中文释义
古典的
Significado en Español
clásico
한국어 뜻
고전적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cổ điển
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Example Sentence

He enjoys listening to classical music.

他喜欢听古典音乐。

Synonyms
traditional ancient timeless
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “classical”:

  1. A modern
  2. B contemporary
  3. C futuristic
  4. D traditional
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D — traditional. “classical” means adj. relating to ancient Greek or Roman literature, art, or culture

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The orchestra played beautiful ______ music by Mozart and Bach.

  1. A modern
  2. B digital
  3. C electronic
  4. D classical
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D — classical. “classical” means adj. relating to ancient Greek or Roman literature, art, or culture

Common questions about “classical”

What does “classical” mean?

classical — adj. relating to ancient Greek or Roman literature, art, or culture. In Chinese: 古典的.

How do you pronounce “classical”?

classical is pronounced /ˈklæsɪkəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: clas · si · cal.

How do you use “classical” in a sentence?

He enjoys listening to classical music. (他喜欢听古典音乐。)

What are synonyms for “classical”?

traditional, ancient, timeless — all close in meaning to classical (adj. relating to ancient Greek or Roman literature, art, or culture).

Is “classical” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. classical appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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