adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   canonical

Adjective

1. 1
   conforming to orthodox or recognized rules wordnet
2. 2
   reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality wordnet
3. 3
   of or relating to or required by canon law wordnet
4. 4
   appearing in a biblical canon wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

canonicalbasiccanonicaldivinereligioussanctioned

Etymology

From Late Latin canonicus (“canonic”).

Related phrases

non-canonic

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