Anticlassical

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Opposing or rejecting what is classical.

    "Nothing in the decorative scheme derives from classical architecture — indeed it could be said to be anticlassical, so thoroughly does it bypass traditional design."

Example

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"Nothing in the decorative scheme derives from classical architecture — indeed it could be said to be anticlassical, so thoroughly does it bypass traditional design."

Etymology

From anti- + classical.

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