Word
neoclassical
Phoneticsneo·clas·si·cal
US/ˌnioʊˈkɫæsɪkəɫ/
UK/nˌiːəʊklˈæsɪkəl/
Definition
adj. describing a style of art, architecture, or music that looks like the old styles of ancient Greece and Rome. It is also used in economics to describe theories that focus on how people make choices based on logic and information.
adj. relating to a style of art, architecture, or music that emulates the forms and principles of ancient Greek and Roman design. In economics, it refers to a school of thought that emphasizes rational choice, market equilibrium, and the efficient allocation of resources.
Examples
“The new museum building has a beautiful neoclassical design.”
“The city's main square is dominated by a neoclassical temple that was built in the early nineteenth century.”
“While the neoclassical approach to economics assumes perfect information and rational actors, modern behavioral models often challenge these foundational principles by incorporating psychological biases into the equation.”
Examples
simple
“The new museum building has a beautiful neoclassical design.”
contextual
“The city's main square is dominated by a neoclassical temple that was built in the early nineteenth century.”
complex
“While the neoclassical approach to economics assumes perfect information and rational actors, modern behavioral models often challenge these foundational principles by incorporating psychological biases into the equation.”
Real-World Examples
“The Adam Room, originally designed in 1763 for Bowood House in Wiltshire by neoclassical architect Robert Adam, was sliced into 1,500 pieces in 1958 and moved to Lloyd’s HQ.” “Photograph: Annabelle Thorpe Blackburn’s grandiose Victorian museum and Bolton’s neoclassical town hall stand as legacies of the era when Lancashire towns were affluent manufacturing bases home to tens of thousands of factory workers.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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