classical

B1 · Intermediate

adj. relating to the culture, art, and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.

adj. pertaining to the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, particularly their literature, art, and architecture during their peak periods.

“The museum has a large collection of classical statues from ancient Rome.”

“The university's department of classical studies explores the profound influence of Athenian democracy on modern political thought.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. following traditional or long-established styles or ideas.

adj. conforming to established principles or traditional standards within a specific discipline.

日本語:古典的※

“The building was designed in a classical style with tall white columns.”

“The economist argued that classical theories of supply and demand still provide the most reliable framework for understanding market fluctuations.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

adj. relating to physics before the discovery of atoms and relativity.

adj. pertaining to physical laws and theories, such as Newtonian mechanics, that do not account for quantum or relativistic effects.

“In high school, students usually start by learning classical physics.”

“While classical mechanics accurately describes the motion of everyday objects, it fails to explain the behavior of particles at the subatomic level.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Music Informal

n. a short way of saying 'classical music'.

n. an elliptical reference to classical music as a genre.

“I don't like rock very much; I prefer listening to classical.”

“The radio station switched its format from contemporary hits to classical, attracting a much older demographic of listeners.”