Dictionary Meaning and Definition on 'Classic' - characteristic
of the classical artistic and literary traditions - adhering to
established standards and principles; "a classic proof" n - a
creation of the highest excellence - an artist who has created
classic works - Classic \Clas"sic\, Classical \Clas"sic*al\, a.
[L. classicus relating to the classes of the Roman people, and
especially to the frist class; hence, of the first rank,
superior, from classis class: cf. F. classique. See Class, n.] -
Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in
literature or art. Give, as thy last memorial to the age, One
classic drama, and reform the stage. --Byron. Mr. Greaves may
justly be reckoned a classical author on this subject [Roman
weights and coins]. --Arbuthnot. - Of or pertaining to the
ancient Greeks and Romans, esp. 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 f