Anteclassical

//æntɪˈklæsɪk(ə)l// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to something from before the classical era. not-comparable

    "The graffiti contains many anteclassical words of uncertain origin."

Example

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"The graffiti contains many anteclassical words of uncertain origin."

Etymology

From ante- + classical.

Related phrases

classical era

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