unclassical

un·clas·si·cal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-klas-i-kuh l]
- /ʌnˈklæs ɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-klas-i-kuh l]
- /ʌnˈklæs ɪ kəl/

Definitions of unclassical word

adjective unclassical not classical; contrary to classical precepts. 1
adjective unclassical Physics. (formerly) nonclassical (def 2). 1
adjective unclassical not classical 0

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Origin of unclassical

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1715-25; un-1 + classical

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Parts of speech for Unclassical

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unclassical popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Antonyms for unclassical

adj unclassical

augustan — characteristic of, denoting, or relating to the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar (63 bc–14 ad), his period, or the poets, notably Virgil, Horace, and Ovid, writing during his reign
belletristic — Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of belles-lettres.
classical — You use classical to describe something that is traditional in form, style, or content.
doric — of or relating to Doris, its inhabitants, or their dialect.
grecian — Greek (especially with reference to ancient Greece).

adjective unclassical

canonic — canonical
classicistic — Of or pertaining to classicism.

All 13 Antonyms of unclassical