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classical

US /ˈklæsɪkəl/

adjective Target · B2 Giải trí & truyền thông

Definition

of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The restaurant plays soft classical music during dinner every evening.

Word Family

NounNoun
classical gốc classics
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
classical gốc
AdverbAdv
classically

Synonyms

  • traditionalconsisting of or derived from tradition
  • orthodoxof or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

Collocations

  • Easy enjoy listening to classical violin concertos
    to enjoy listening to classical violin concertos, meaning to derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
  • Medium admire classical Greek architectural columns
    to admire classical Greek architectural columns, meaning to feel admiration for
  • Hard foundational tenets of classical macroeconomic theory
    a collocation phrase: foundational tenets of classical macroeconomic theory
  • Very Hard rigorous classical education steeped in humanities
    describing rigorous classical education steeped in humanities (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.

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