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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

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

Joe's story opens in that unclassical region, the Isle of Axholme,—a section of Lincolnshire divided from the main body of the county by the broad and far extending stream of the Trent.

From Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume II (of 2) by Cooper, Thomas