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English adjective: canonical

1. canonical appearing in a biblical canon


SamplesA canonical book of the Christian New Testament.


Synonymscanonic

2. canonical of or relating to or required by canon law


Synonymscanonic

3. canonical reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality


SamplesA basic story line.
A canonical syllable pattern.


Synonymsbasic, canonic


Similarstandard


Antonymsnonstandard

4. canonical conforming to orthodox or recognized rules


SamplesThe drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing.


Synonymscanonic, sanctioned


Similarorthodox


Antonymsunorthodox









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