The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Neoclassic — Ne o*clas sic, Neoclassical Ne o*clas si*cal, a. [Neo + classic.] Belonging to, or designating, the modern revival or adaptation of classical, esp. Greco Roman, style, taste and manner of work in architecture, arts, literature, etc. [Webster 1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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neoclassic — adjective characteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style • Syn: ↑neoclassical • Similar to: ↑classical, ↑classic • Derivationally related forms: ↑neoclassicism (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
neoclassic — or neoclassical adjective Date: 1877 of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture • neoclassicism noun • neoclassicist noun or adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
neoclassic — neoclassicist, neo classicist, n. /nee oh klas ik/, adj. 1. (sometimes cap.) belonging or pertaining to a revival of classic styles or something that is held to resemble classic styles, as in art, literature, music, or architecture. 2. (usually… … Universalium
neoclassic — ne•o•clas•sic [[t]ˌni oʊˈklæs ɪk[/t]] also ne o•clas′si•cal adj. archit. fia/mad/lit. (sometimes cap.) of, pertaining to, or designating a revival or adaptation of classical styles, principles, etc., as in art, literature, music, or architecture… … From formal English to slang
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