classic

clas•sic

[[t]ˈklæs ɪk[/t]] adj.

1) of the first or highest quality, class, or rank:

a classic piece of work[/ex]

2) serving as a standard, model, or guide:

a classic method of teaching[/ex]

3) classical 1), classical 2)

4) of or adhering to an established set of artistic or scientific standards or methods:

a classic example of cubism[/ex]

5) basic; fundamental:

the classic rules of conduct[/ex]

6) of enduring interest, quality, or style:

a classic design[/ex]

7) of literary or historical renown:

the classic haunts of famous writers[/ex]

8) traditional or typical:

a classic comedy routine[/ex]

9) definitive:

a classic text on biology[/ex]

10) aum of or pertaining to automobiles distinguished by excellent styling, engineering, and workmanship, esp. those built 1925–1948

11) an author or a literary work of the first rank, esp. one of demonstrably enduring quality

12) an author or literary work of ancient Greece or Rome

13) classics, the literature and languages of ancient Greece and Rome (often prec. by the)

14) an artist or artistic production considered a standard

15) a work honored as definitive in its field

16) something noteworthy of its kind and worth remembering:

Your reply was a classic[/ex]

17) an article, as of clothing, unchanging in style

18) a typical or traditional event, esp. one that is considered to be highly prestigious or the most important of its kind

19) archaic a classicist

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Etymology: 1605–15; (< F classique) < L classicus belonging to a class, esp. the first class