classic

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective [usuallybeforenoun] 1 accepted or deserving to be accepted as one of the best or most important of its kind: a classic novel / study / goal 2 (also classical) with all the features you would expect to find; very typical: a classic example of poor communication * She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. * I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! 3 elegant, but simple and traditional in style or design; not affected by changes in fashion: a classic grey suit * classic design * classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) 4 (informal) people say That's classic! when they find sth very amusing, when they think sb has been very stupid or when sth annoying, but not surprising, happens: She's not going to help? Oh, that's classic! noun 1 [C] a book, film/movie or song which is well known and considered to be of very high quality, setting standards for other books, etc: English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' * The novel may become a modern classic. 2 [C] a thing that is an excellent example of its kind: That match was a classic. 3 (Classics) [U] the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture, especially their languages and literature: a degree in Classics ______________________________ WHICHWORD? classic / classical These adjectives are frequently used with the following nouns: classic ~ classical ~ example music case ballet novel architecture work scholar car period Classic describes something that is accepted as being of very high quality and one of the best of its kind: a classic movie/work. It is also used to describe a typical example of something: a classic example/mistake, or something elegant but simple and traditional: classic design. Classical describes a form of traditional Western music and other things that are traditional in style: a classical composer * a classical theory.It is also used to talk about things that are connected with the culture of Ancient Greece and Rome: a classical scholar * classical mythology. ______________________________