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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

Except the composition of the schools, for which Erasmus is considered unclassical, there is little Latin writing now; but in its youth the book had a great vogue, and went through hundreds of reprints.

From The Age of Erasmus Lectures Delivered in the Universities of Oxford and London by P. S. (Percy Stafford) Allen

Until the Temple Classics and Every Man's Library were published it was commonly supposed that the people at large cared for nothing but Bow Bells, the Penny Novelette, or such unclassical if alluring provender.

From Six Centuries of Painting by Randall Davies

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