English dictionary
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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 | ||
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