English adjective: canonical | |||
1. | canonical appearing in a biblical canon | ||
Samples | A canonical book of the Christian New Testament. | ||
Synonyms | canonic | ||
2. | canonical of or relating to or required by canon law | ||
Synonyms | canonic | ||
3. | canonical reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality | ||
Samples | A basic story line. A canonical syllable pattern. | ||
Synonyms | basic, canonic | ||
Similar | standard | ||
Antonyms | nonstandard | ||
4. | canonical conforming to orthodox or recognized rules | ||
Samples | The drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing. | ||
Synonyms | canonic, sanctioned | ||
Similar | orthodox | ||
Antonyms | unorthodox | ||