Synonyms of classical
7 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for classical is classic. Other synonyms of classical are traditional, conventional, canonical, ancient and Hellenic. The opposite of classical is modern.
Synonyms and similar words for classical
adjectiveOf or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.
adjectiveOf or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the...
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Opposite of classical
adjectiveOf or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.
adjectiveDescribing Western music and musicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
adjectivePertaining to models of physical laws that do not take quantum or relativistic effects into...
- quantumInvolving quanta, quantum mechanics or other aspects of quantum physics.
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Meaning of classical
- adjective Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
- adjective Of or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.
- adjective Describing Western music and musicians of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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Questions about synonyms of classical
- What is another word for classical?
- Classical has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as classic, traditional, conventional, canonical, ancient, Hellenic and Roman.
- What is the opposite of classical?
- The opposite of classical is modern.
- What does classical mean?
- Classical means of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
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