Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class or category; typical; archetypical; epitomic

• He had a classic education.

  Он получил классическое образование.

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• What's your favorite classic rock song?

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Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art

Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence

Characteristic of or from the past; old; retro; vintage

Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deedsредкое

Traditional; originalредкое

Humorously ironic or appositeредкое

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style

• This song is a classic.

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• Almost no students get full marks in Chinese classics.

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An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence

The author of such a workредкое

A major, long-standing sporting eventредкое