adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to a period before a classical period. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of or relating to the period following the baroque. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

ante bellumantediluvianprelapsarianprewar

Etymology

From pre- + classical.

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