Meaning
Famous and loved for a long time because it is so good; done in a style that does not go out of fashion.
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Word origin
From Latin classicus, meaning of the highest class of Roman citizens, from classis, a group or class.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- classicus
- English cognates
- class
Examples
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Here "classic" means famous and good for many years.
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Here it means a simple style that never goes out of fashion.
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"A classic" can be a noun, meaning a famous old favourite.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 2: classic, branch, poem and 7 more words.