Classical and Nontraditional

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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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Nontraditional is an antonym for classical.

Nontraditional adjective - Not bound by traditional ways or beliefs.

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Classical is an antonym for nontraditional.

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Nontraditional and Classical. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/classical/nontraditional

Classical & Nontraditional. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/classical/nontraditional>.

Nontraditional or Classical. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/classical/nontraditional.

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