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classical

classical

Meaning of classical

relating to ancient Greek and Roman culture

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British English/ˈklæsɪkəl/
American English/ˈklæsɪkəl/
Russian transcription[klɐˈsʲiɕːɪskʲɪj]
classical
classical - классический
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classical with Russian translation

classical usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы посетили классический храм в старом городе.

We visited a classical temple in the old city.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Гид объяснил классическое греческое искусство.

The guide explained classical Greek art.

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classicalклассический
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный
rawсырой
saltyсолёный
slicedнарезанный ломтиками

classical synonyms

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What's the difference between classical / classic / Greco-Roman

🇬🇧English
classical

классический — relating to ancient Greek and Roman culture

B2Often

We visited a classical temple in the old city.

Мы посетили классический храм в старом городе.

C
🇬🇧English
classical

the base adjective meaning relating to ancient Greek and Roman culture

B2Often

Classical sculpture often emphasizes balance and idealized form.

Классическая скульптура часто подчеркивает баланс и идеализированную форму.

C
🇬🇧English
classic

more often means standard, typical, or of lasting value; can also mean related to antiquity

B2Very Often

This is a classic example of a successful campaign.

Это классический пример успешной кампании.

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🇬🇧English
Greco-Roman

a formal compound adjective meaning related to Greek and Roman culture together

B2Often

Greco-Roman influence is visible throughout the city.

Греко-римское влияние заметно по всему городу.

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classical translation: классический. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce classical

/ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical translation

классический

classical examples

We visited a classical temple in the old city.

classical transcription

/ˈklæsɪkəl/, /ˈklæsɪkəl/

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classical meaning: what does it mean?

relating to ancient Greek and Roman culture

classical pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

classical is pronounced as /ˈklæsɪkəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

classical definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We visited a classical temple in the old city. Translation: Мы посетили классический храм в старом городе.

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