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