post-Classical
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/poʊstˈklæsɪkəl/
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/pəʊstˈklæsɪkəl/
after the Classical era
Etymology
'post-Classical' is formed from the Latin prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' plus 'Classical', which ultimately comes from Latin 'classicus' meaning 'of a class' or 'first-class'.
'post-' (Latin) + 'Classical' (from Latin 'classicus' → Late Latin/Medieval Latin → French 'classique' → English 'classical') combined in Modern English to form the compound adjective 'post-Classical'.
Originally a literal compound meaning 'after the Classical (period or form)'; it has retained that basic temporal/relational sense and is used in historical, literary, linguistic, and cultural contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period after the Classical era (for example, after Classical antiquity in history), often used to describe art, literature, culture, or historical periods that follow the Classical age.
Scholars examine post-Classical developments in art and religion across Eurasia.
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Adjective 2
describing a stage of a language, literature, or style that comes after the recognized 'classical' form (e.g., post-Classical Latin or post-Classical literature), often showing changes in vocabulary, grammar, or conventions.
Post-Classical Latin shows differences from Classical Latin in vocabulary and syntax.
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Last updated: 2026/01/03 06:55