1610s, "of the highest class; approved as a model," from French classique (17c.), from Latin classicus "relating to the (highest) classes of the Roman people," hence, "superior," from classis (see class). Originally in English, "of the first class;" meaning "belonging to standard authors of Greek and Roman antiquity" is attested from 1620s.
classic (n.)
"a Greek or Roman writer or work," 1711, from classic (adj.). So, by mid-19c., any work in any context held to have a similar quality or relationship. In classical Latin noun use of classicus meant "a Marine" (miles classicus) from the "military division" sense of classis.
例文
1. The group 's debut album was immediately acclaimed a hip hop classic .
というグループのファーストアルバムが発売されると、ヒップホップの定番として絶賛された。
2.During the festival，we 'll be showing 13 classic oldie films.
映画祭期間中にクラシック映画13本を上映します。
3. "They play classic rock'n"roll,' states her boyfriend, "My dad digs them too.「
「彼らはクラシックロックを演奏している」と彼女のボーイフレンドは言った。「私の父も彼らが好きだ」
4.Mr Prescott concentrated on offering a classic restatement of Labour values.
Prescott氏は労働党の価値観の古典的な説明に集中している。
5.Trendy teachers are denying children the opportunity to study classic texts.