Clasic vs. Classic — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 10, 2023
"Clasic" is an incorrect spelling; "Classic" is the right one, denoting a high quality piece representing its kind.
Difference Between Clasic and Classic
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Which is correct: Clasic or Classic
How to spell Classic?
Clasic
Incorrect Spelling
Classic
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Recall "classic" as "class" with an "ic" ending.
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Think of the word “classic” as having a class of two 's' letters.
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Remember that "classic" is classic in its spelling with two 's' letters.
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Envision "classic" cars; they have two side mirrors like the double 's' in "classic."
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Associating "classic" with timeless items like "sunglasses" can remind you of the double 's'.
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Compare with Definitions
Clasic
Clasic is an incorrect spelling of Classic.
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Classic
Typical of its kind.
His response was a classic example of his wit.
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Classic
A work of art of recognized and established value.
Beethoven's symphonies are considered classics.
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Classic
A major sports event or tournament.
The golf tournament is now considered a classic.
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Classic
Belonging to the highest rank or class.
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Classic
Serving as the established model or standard
A classic example of colonial architecture.
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Classic
Having lasting significance or worth; enduring.
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Classic
Adhering or conforming to established standards and principles
A classic piece of research.
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Classic
Of a well-known type; typical
A classic mistake.
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Classic
Of or characteristic of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome; classical.
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Classic
Formal, refined, and restrained in style.
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Classic
Simple and harmonious; elegant
The classic cut of a suit.
The classic lines of a clipper ship.
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Classic
Having historical or literary associations
Classic battlefields of the Civil War.
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Classic
An artist, author, or work generally considered to be of the highest rank or excellence, especially one of enduring significance.
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Classic
A work recognized as definitive in its field.
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Classic
A literary work of ancient Greece or Rome.
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Classic
Classics The languages and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Used with the.
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Classic
One that is of the highest rank or class
The car was a classic of automotive design.
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Classic
A typical or traditional example.
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Classic
(Informal) A superior or unusual example of its kind
The reason he gave for being late was a classic.
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Classic
A traditional event, especially a major sporting event that is held annually
A golf classic.
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Classic
Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
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Classic
Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class/category; typical.
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Classic
Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a 1960 classic book by Harper Lee.
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Classic
Characteristic of or from the past; old; retro; vintage.
Watching classic movies as a hobby
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Classic
Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially 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.
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Classic
Traditional; original.
Users who dislike the new visual layout can return to classic mode.
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Classic
A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.
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Classic
An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence.
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Classic
The author of such a work.
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Classic
A major, long-standing sporting event.
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Classic
(horse racing) Any of the British Classic Races, five long-standing Group 1 horse races run during the traditional flat racing season.
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Classic
(dated) One learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature.
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Classic
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.
Mr. Greaves may justly be reckoned a classical author on this subject [Roman weights and coins].
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Classic
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.
Though throned midst Latium's classic plains.
The epithet classical, as applied to ancient authors, is determined less by the purity of their style than by the period at which they wrote.
He [Atterbury] directed the classical studies of the undergraduates of his college.
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Classic
Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical style.
Classical, provincial, and national synods.
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Classic
A work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its author; - originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors, but now applied to authors and works of a like character in any language.
In is once raised him to the rank of a legitimate English classic.
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Classic
One learned in the literature of Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature.
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Classic
A creation of the highest excellence
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Classic
An artist who has created classic works
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Classic
Characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions
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Classic
Adhering to established standards and principles;
A classic proof
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Classic
Judged over time to be of the highest quality.
Pride and Prejudice is a classic novel.
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Classic
Traditionally and widely accepted.
That dress has a classic design.
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Common Curiosities
What is the root word of Classic?
The root comes from the Latin word "classicus," meaning "belonging to a class or division."
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Which vowel is used before Classic?
Context is required, but generally "a" or "the" can precede "classic" depending on the sentence.
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What is the verb form of Classic?
Classic does not have a verb form; it's primarily a noun or adjective.
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What is the pronunciation of Classic?
"Classic" is pronounced as /ˈklæs.ɪk/.
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Which conjunction is used with Classic?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context, e.g., "and," "or."
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Why is it called Classic?
It's called "classic" because it denotes something of recognized value or high standard over time.
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What is the plural form of Classic?
The plural form is "classics."
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Which preposition is used with Classic?
It can vary, but "of" is commonly used, as in "a classic of literature."
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Is Classic a noun or adjective?
"Classic" can be both a noun and an adjective.
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Is Classic an abstract noun?
In its noun form, it can be considered abstract when referring to an idea or quality, but concrete when referring to a specific work.
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Is the word Classic imperative?
No, "classic" is not an imperative.
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How many syllables are in Classic?
"Classic" has two syllables.
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What is a stressed syllable in Classic?
The first syllable "Clas-" is stressed.
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What is the singular form of Classic?
The singular form is "classic."
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Is Classic a negative or positive word?
"Classic" generally has a positive connotation, denoting quality or timelessness.
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Is Classic a vowel or consonant?
"Classic" is a word, not a letter, so it's neither. It contains both vowels and consonants.
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Is the Classic term a metaphor?
Not in itself, but it can be used metaphorically.
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How do we divide Classic into syllables?
It is divided as Clas-sic.
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What is the opposite of Classic?
The opposite could be "modern" or "contemporary."
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What is the second form of Classic?
"Classic" does not have verb forms.
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What is the third form of Classic?
"Classic" does not have verb forms.
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Is Classic a countable noun?
Yes, it can be countable, e.g., "I have three classics on my bookshelf."
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Is Classic a collective noun?
No, "classic" is not a collective noun.
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What part of speech is Classic?
"Classic" is primarily a noun or adjective.
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What is another term for Classic?
Another term for "classic" could be "timeless."
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What is the first form of Classic?
As primarily a noun or adjective, "classic" doesn't have verb forms. The word itself is "classic."
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How is Classic used in a sentence?
"The movie 'Casablanca' is considered a classic in film history."
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Which article is used with Classic?
Both "a" and "the" can be used: "a classic book" or "the classic example."
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Is Classic an adverb?
No, "classic" is not an adverb.
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Which determiner is used with Classic?
Common determiners include "this," "that," "a," or "the."
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