English Explanatory Dictionary

neoclassical

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Of pertaining to a style of architecture based on classical models, especially such a style of the 18th century.
Of or relating to various art styles, as in sculpture and ballet, inspired by older classical forms and conventions.
Being a recent construction based on older, classical elements.
Of or relating to an approach that focuses on the determination of prices, outputs, and income distributions in markets through supply and demand.

noun

Ellipsis of neoclassical economist.

Word forms

neoclassical more neoclassical most neoclassical neo-classical neoclassicals

Etymology

From neo- + classical.

Related words

Palladian

Derived words

classical liberalism neoclassical dark wave neoclassical darkwave neoclassicalism neoclassical liberal neoclassical liberalism neoclassically neoliberal neoliberalism nonneoclassical

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