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==Origin==

==Origin==

French or Latin; French ''classique'', from [[Latin]] ''classicus'' of the highest class of [[Roman]] [[citizens]], of the first rank, from ''classis''

French or Latin; French ''classique'', from [[Latin]] ''classicus'' of the highest class of [[Roman]] [[citizens]], of the first rank, from ''classis''

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1604]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_century 1604]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1a :  serving as a [[standard]] of excellence :  of recognized [[value]] <classic literary works>

*1a :  serving as a [[standard]] of excellence :  of recognized [[value]] <classic literary works>

:b :  traditional, enduring <classic designs>

:b :  traditional, enduring <classic designs>

:c :  characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year <a classic suit>

:c :  characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year <a classic suit>

*2:  of or relating to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece ancient Greeks] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Romans] or their [[culture]] :  classical

*2:  of or relating to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece ancient Greeks] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Rome Romans] or their [[culture]] :  classical

*3a :  historically memorable <a classic battle>

*3a :  historically memorable <a classic battle>

:b :  noted because of special [[literary]] or historical [[associations]] <Paris is the classic refuge of expatriates>  

:b :  noted because of special [[literary]] or historical [[associations]] <Paris is the classic refuge of expatriates>  

==Description==

==Description==

A '''classic''' is an outstanding example of a particular [[style]], something of lasting worth or with a timeless [[quality]]. The word can be an adjective (a classic car) or a noun (a classic of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Literature English literature]). It denotes a particular quality in [[art]], [[architecture]], literature, design, [[technology]], or other cultural [[artifacts]]. In [[commerce]], products are named 'classic' to denote a long standing popular version or model, to distinguish it from a newer variety. Classic is used to describe many major, long-standing sporting [[events]]. Colloquially, an everyday occurrence (e.g. a joke or mishap) may be described as 'an absolute classic'.

A '''classic''' is an outstanding example of a particular [[style]], something of lasting worth or with a timeless [[quality]]. The word can be an adjective (a classic car) or a noun (a classic of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Literature English literature]). It denotes a particular quality in [[art]], [[architecture]], literature, design, [[technology]], or other cultural [[artifacts]]. In [[commerce]], products are named 'classic' to denote a long standing popular version or model, to distinguish it from a newer variety. Classic is used to describe many major, long-standing sporting [[events]]. Colloquially, an everyday occurrence (e.g. a joke or mishap) may be described as 'an absolute classic'.

"Classic" should not be confused with ''classical'', which refers specifically to certain cultural styles, especially in music and architecture: styles generally taking [[inspiration]] from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_tradition Classical tradition], hence [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classicism classicism].

"Classic" should not be confused with ''classical'', which refers specifically to certain cultural styles, especially in music and architecture: styles generally taking [[inspiration]] from the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_tradition Classical tradition], hence [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classicism classicism].

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: Languages and Literature]]

[[Category: Languages and Literature]]