classical
/ˈklæsɪkl/adjective
उच्चारण क्लैसिकल
शास्त्रीय, प्राचीन
Core word
- 1
widely accepted and used for a long time; traditional; connected with ancient Greek or Roman culture; (of music or dance) serious and having lasting value
शास्त्रीय, प्राचीन
- classical music
- classical languages
- Sanskrit and Tamil are both described as classical languages.
+ 3 more examples
- Kathak is a classical dance form of north India.
- Many students find that classical music helps them concentrate.
- Her taste in architecture is strictly classical.
Synonyms traditional ancient standard established serious
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
classical + noun
Used before a noun for traditional, long-established styles, especially in music, dance, art and languages.
Noun से पहले आकर यह संगीत, नृत्य, कला और भाषाओं की परंपरागत, दीर्घ-स्थापित शैलियों के लिए आता है।
- Radhika learns classical dance.
- Sanskrit and Tamil are classical languages.
the classical + period / era
Often used for the ancient Greek and Roman world.
प्रायः प्राचीन यूनान और रोम की दुनिया के लिए प्रयुक्त।
- The classical period produced great philosophers.
- She studied classical architecture.
classical (physics / theory / model)
In science it means the older, established system, as opposed to the modern one.
विज्ञान में इसका अर्थ आधुनिक प्रणाली के विपरीत पुरानी, स्थापित प्रणाली है।
- Newton's laws belong to classical physics.
- Classical economics focused on free markets.
classical vs classic
Classical belongs to ancient or traditional high culture; classic means a typical or excellent example.
Classical प्राचीन या परंपरागत उच्च संस्कृति से जुड़ा है; classic का अर्थ विशिष्ट या उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण है।
- Bharatanatyam is a classical dance, and that film is a classic.
+Collocations 4
classical + noun (arts)
musicdancesingerliteraturepaintingtheatre
- Her grandfather loved listening to classical music at dawn.
classical + noun (language)
languageSanskritLatinGreektext
- Odia has been recognised as a classical language.
classical + noun (science)
physicsmechanicstheoryeconomicsconditioning
- Classical mechanics explains the motion of everyday objects.
verb + classical
studylearnperformteachprefer
- He performs classical ragas at weddings.
“More examples 5
- Carnatic and Hindustani are two main traditions of Indian classical music.
कर्नाटक और हिंदुस्तानी भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत की दो प्रमुख परंपराएँ हैं।
- Kathak is a classical dance form that began in North India.
कथक एक शास्त्रीय नृत्य शैली है जिसकी शुरुआत उत्तर भारत में हुई।
- Radhika has a degree in classical languages.
राधिका के पास शास्त्रीय भाषाओं में डिग्री है।
- He prefers classical literature to modern thrillers.
वह आधुनिक थ्रिलर की अपेक्षा शास्त्रीय साहित्य को अधिक पसंद करता है।
- The building has a classical design with tall white columns.
इस इमारत का शास्त्रीय डिज़ाइन है जिसमें ऊँचे सफ़ेद स्तंभ हैं।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Mughal-e-Azam is a classical film.
✓ Mughal-e-Azam is a classic film.
Use classic for an old work that is considered excellent; classical is for ancient or traditional styles.
उत्कृष्ट मानी जाने वाली पुरानी कृति के लिए classic आता है; classical प्राचीन या परंपरागत शैलियों के लिए है।
✗ She is learning the classic dance Bharatanatyam.
✓ She is learning the classical dance Bharatanatyam.
A traditional art form is classical, not classic.
परंपरागत कला-रूप classical कहलाता है, classic नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Classical and classic differ in what they describe.
Classical और classic इस बात में भिन्न हैं कि वे किसका वर्णन करते हैं।
Connected with ancient, traditional forms and long-established styles.
प्राचीन, परंपरागत रूपों और दीर्घ-स्थापित शैलियों से संबंधित।
- She sings classical ragas.
Very good and lasting, or a typical example of something.
बहुत अच्छा और टिकाऊ, या किसी चीज़ का विशिष्ट उदाहरण।
- It is a classic example of a mistake.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart classical (traditional, serious: 'classical dance') and classic (of very high quality; typical: 'a classic example'); GK: India's classical dances include Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam and Sattriya.
Classical (पारंपरिक, गंभीर: 'classical dance') और classic (बहुत उच्च गुणवत्ता का; विशिष्ट: 'a classic example') को अलग रखिए; GK में भारत के शास्त्रीय नृत्यों में भरतनाट्यम, कथक, कथकली, कुचिपुड़ी, ओडिसी, मणिपुरी, मोहिनीअट्टम और सत्त्रिया शामिल हैं।