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unclassical

American  
[uhn-klas-i-kuhl] / ʌnˈklæs ɪ kəl /

adjective

  1. not classical; contrary to classical precepts.

  2. Physics. (formerly) nonclassical.


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Etymology

Origin of unclassical

First recorded in 1715–25; un- 1 + classical


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Since you have demonstrated a complete and utter disregard for classical economics, could you at least explain the assumption that your unclassical economic philosophy is guided by?

From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2016

Five years ago its General College was a bold experiment to provide misfit students with a broad, unclassical education.

From Time Magazine Archive

The atomic electrons, said unclassical Physicist Bohr, cannot revolve in any old orbit.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ale, he may object, is an unclassical tipple; but perhaps not.

From Note Book of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey

The material, as we shall see presently, will assist us in keeping unclassical; and not a vestige of column or capital must appear in any part of the edifice.

From The Poetry of Architecture Or, the Architecture of the Nations of Europe Considered in its Association with Natural Scenery and National Character by John Ruskin

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