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classical

clas.si.cal \'klas-i-k*l\ aj [L classicus] 1: STANDARD, CLASSIC  2a: of or 
   relating to classicism  2b: versed in the classics  3a: AUTHORITATIVE, 
   TRADITIONAL  3b: of or relating to a form or system felt to be of first 
   significance be fore modern times 3c: conforming to a pattern of usage 
   sanctioned by a body of literature ra ther than by everyday speech 4: 
   concerned with or giving instruction in the humanities, the fine arts,  and 
   the broad aspects of science