Difference between Classic and Classical

What is the difference between Classic and Classical?

Classic as an adjective is exemplary of a particular style while Classical as an adjective is of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

Classic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: exemplary of a particular style exhibiting timeless quality

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A perfect and/or early example of a particular style. An artistic work of lasting worth A major, long-standing sporting event

Example sentence: I love black and white and very simple and classic clothes.

Classical

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.Of or pertaining to established principles in a discipline.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 famous by their deeds.Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical style.

Example sentence: We have a rock audience, classical audience, metal, pop - everything. We unite them all.

We hope you now know whether to use Classic or Classical in your sentence.

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