Kilo Lingo

/ˈklæsɪk/

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Translation

Famous and loved for a long time because it is so good; done in a style that does not go out of fashion.

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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This word is part of lesson 47.