different between classick vs classic
classick
English
Adjective
classick (comparative more classick, superlative most classick)
- Obsolete form of classic.
Noun
classick (plural classicks)
- Obsolete form of classic.
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classic
English
Alternative forms
- classick (obsolete)
Etymology
From French classique, from Latin classicus (“relating to the classes of Roman citizenry, especially the highest”), from classis; surface analysis, class +? -ic = class + -ical
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?klæ.s?k/
- Rhymes: -æs?k
Adjective
classic (comparative more classic, superlative most classic)
- Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
- 1661, John Fell, The Life of the most learned, reverend and pious Dr. H. Hammond
- During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant […]
- 1809, Lord Byron, English Bards, and Scotch Reviewers
- Give, as thy last memorial to the age, / One classic drama, and reform the stage.
- 1661, John Fell, The Life of the most learned, reverend and pious Dr. H. Hammond
- Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class/category.
- Exhibiting timeless quality.
- Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.
- 1819, Felicia Hemans, The Widow of Crescentius
- Though throned midst Latium's classic plains.
- 1819, Felicia Hemans, The Widow of Crescentius
- (euphemistic) Traditional; original.
Usage notes
See classical § Usage notes.
Synonyms
- classical (See classical § Usage notes regarding differentiation.)
Derived terms
Translations
Noun
classic (plural classics)
- A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.
- An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song.
- The author of such a work.
- A major, long-standing sporting event.
- (horse racing) Any of the British Classic Races, five long-standing Group 1 horse races run during the traditional flat racing season.
- 2012, Dr Joyce Kay, ?Professor Wray Vamplew, Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing (page 316)
- The goal of the top horses was to win a Classic (or preferably three, thus claiming the Triple Crown) or the Ascot Gold Cup, […]
- 2012, Dr Joyce Kay, ?Professor Wray Vamplew, Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing (page 316)
- (horse racing) Any of the British Classic Races, five long-standing Group 1 horse races run during the traditional flat racing season.
- (dated) One learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature.
Translations
See also
- classical
- classics
Further reading
- classic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- classic in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- classic at OneLook Dictionary Search
- classical, classic at Google Ngram Viewer
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