English · Word Candidate

classical

/ˈklæs.ɪ.k(ə)l/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: classicals

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến hạng nhất hoặc thứ hạng, đặc biệt là trong văn học hoặc nghệ thuật.

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Adjective

Examples

... Mr. Greaves, who may be juſtly reckoned a Claſſical Author on this Subject.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến các nguyên tắc đã thiết lập trong một lĩnh vực.

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Adjective

Examples

Herbarium material does not, indeed, allow one to extrapolate safely: what you see is what you get; what you get is classical alpha-taxonomy which is, very largely and for sound reasons, in disrepute today.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thứ gì đó là cổ điển theo một cách nào đó.

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Noun

Examples

Similarly, the new classicals never claimed to be Austrians, nor did they ever make the attempt to meet Austrian objections. Therefore, we cannot fault them for not using this methodology. Nevertheless, new classicals constantly preach […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “classical” mean?

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

Is “classical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.