Canonical Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Canonical

Meaning 1 : conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

    Example : the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing

    Synonyms : canonic,  sanctioned
Meaning 2 : reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality

    Example : a canonical syllable pattern

    Synonyms : basic,  canonic
Meaning 3 : of or relating to or required by canon law

    Synonyms : canonic
Meaning 4 : appearing in a biblical canon

    Example : a canonical book of the Christian New Testament

    Synonyms : canonic


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