Classis vs. Classic — What's the Difference?

A governing body of pastors and elders in certain Reformed churches, having jurisdiction over local churches.

A classic is an outstanding example of a particular style; something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality; of the first or highest quality, class, or rank – something that exemplifies its class. The word can be an adjective (a classic car) or a noun (a classic of English literature).

The district or churches governed by such a body.

Belonging to the highest rank or class.

(obsolete) A class or order; sort; kind.

Serving as the established model or standard

(religion) An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, such as the Reformed Dutch. It is intermediate between the consistory and the synod, and corresponds to the presbytery in the Presbyterian church.

Having lasting significance or worth; enduring.

A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below divisio and above ordo.

Adhering or conforming to established standards and principles

A class or order; sort; kind.

Of a well-known type; typical

An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, as the Reformed Dutch. It is intermediate between the consistory and the synod, and corresponds to the presbytery in the Presbyterian church.

Of or characteristic of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome; classical.

Formal, refined, and restrained in style.

Simple and harmonious; elegant

Having historical or literary associations

An artist, author, or work generally considered to be of the highest rank or excellence, especially one of enduring significance.

A work recognized as definitive in its field.

A literary work of ancient Greece or Rome.

Classics The languages and literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Used with the.

One that is of the highest rank or class

A typical or traditional example.

(Informal) A superior or unusual example of its kind

A traditional event, especially a major sporting event that is held annually

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class/category; typical.

Exhibiting timeless quality and excellence.

Characteristic of or from the past; old; retro; vintage.

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.

Traditional; original.

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song; a work of enduring excellence.

The author of such a work.

A major, long-standing sporting event.

(horse racing) Any of the British Classic Races, five long-standing Group 1 horse races run during the traditional flat racing season.

(dated) One learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature.

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

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.

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.

One learned in the literature of Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature.

A creation of the highest excellence

An artist who has created classic works

Characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions

Adhering to established standards and principles;