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canonical in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
    "a basic story line"; "a canonical syllable pattern"
    basic  canonic  canonical 
  2. of or relating to or required by canon law
    canonic  canonical 
  3. appearing in a biblical canon
    "a canonical book of the Christian New Testament"
    canonic  canonical 
  4. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
    "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis
    canonic  canonical  sanctioned 
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canonical in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (adjective) (theology) Present in a canon of Scripture.
  2. (adjective) In conformity with canon law.
  3. (adjective) According to recognised or orthodox rules.
  4. (adjective) Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.
  5. (adjective) (music) In the form of a canon.
  6. (adjective) Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter
  7. (adjective) (context/math/compsci) In canonical form.
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