Classical and Earlier

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Classical

Classical adjective - Based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation.
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Earlier and classical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Earlier" instead an adjective "Classical".
Nearby Words: class, classic, classicist, classicism, classically

Earlier

Earlier adjective - (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early.
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Classical and earlier are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Classical" instead an adjective "Earlier".

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  • In classical and earlier mythology, the hero tended to be a dashing, confident, stoic, intelligent, highly capable fighter and commander with few, if any, flaws and even fewer real weaknesses.
    Source: Classical Anti-Hero
  • In classical and earlier mythology, the hero tended to be a dashing, confident, stoic, intelligent, highly capable fighter and commander with few, if any, flaws.
    Source: Analysis / Anti-Hero
  • Even classical music features the occasional Continuity Nod by composers to earlier works.
    Source: Continuity Nod
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