# classical vs classically

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### classical
*adjective · IPA /ˈklæs.ɪ.k(ə)l/ · frequency rank #4,584*
Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

### classically
*adverb · frequency rank #29,213*
In a classical manner; according to the manner of classical authors.

## Source
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