AWL Sublist 7 · Academic Word

classical

/ˈklæsɪkəl/ Syllables: clas·si·cal

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Traditional, established, and widely accepted; relating to ancient Greek and Roman culture.

Synonyms

traditional conventional ancient

Antonyms

modern contemporary

Translations

classical in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

كلاسيكي، تقليدي

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شيء قديم ومشهور، مثل الموسيقى الكلاسيكية أو الفن القديم.

Easy Explanation

Classical refers to traditional, highly respected works or styles. Music students study classical composers in conservatory history courses.

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Memory TipClassical links to classics — time-honoured standards in art and thought.

Contextual Examples

The seminar examined classical rhetorical techniques used in persuasive political speeches.

Economists contrasted classical assumptions with modern behavioural models in the lecture series.

Classical architecture influenced the design of the campus library and main administration hall.

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