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canonical

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. appearing in a biblical canon

    adj.pert

    Examples
    A canonical book of the Christian New Testament.
    Synonyms canonic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. of or relating to or required by canon law

    adj.pert

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality

    adj.all

    Examples
    A canonical syllable pattern.
    Synonyms basic canonic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

    adj.all

    Examples
    The drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing.
    Synonyms canonic sanctioned

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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