Classical and Contemporary

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Classical

Classical adjective - Based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation.
Usage example: the classical preparation of a ham for Easter
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Contemporary is an antonym for classical.
Nearby Words: class, classic, classicist, classicism, classically

Contemporary

Contemporary adjective - Existing or occurring at the same period of time.
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Classical is an antonym for contemporary.
Nearby Words: contemporaneous, contemporaneity, contemporize
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