classics

clas-sics · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Works of literature, art, or music that are considered to be of the highest quality.

  2. 2.

    The study of ancient Greek and Latin language, literature, and civilization.

  3. 3.

    Things that are traditional or of lasting quality.

Related words

See also: classic, classical, literature

Etymology

From Latin classicus ("of the first class"). The academic sense referring to Greek and Latin studies developed in the 18th century.