canonical
authorized; recognized; accepted: canonical works.
Mathematics. (of an equation, coordinate, etc.) in simplest or standard form.
following the pattern of a musical canon.
Linguistics. (of a form or pattern) characteristic, general or basic: the canonical form of the past tense;a canonical syllable pattern.
canonicals, garments prescribed by canon law for clergy when officiating.
Origin of canonical
1Other words from canonical
- ca·non·i·cal·ly, adverb
- su·per·ca·non·i·cal, adjective
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How to use canonical in a sentence
In place of logic we find canonic, the theory of the three tests of truth and reality.
Die constitutiones canonic den Kaysern verbieten zu richten und sprechen in geistlichen sachen.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'AubignAmolo invited all the bishops of the country to do their utmost to re-introduce the old canonic restrictions against the Jews.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzOne voice retained the Cantus firmus, the others were to be set to it in canonic or imitative mode.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Otto JahnWith regard to style of writing for the clavier—a few canonic imitations excepted—there is no real polyphony.
The Pianoforte Sonata | J.S. Shedlock
British Dictionary definitions for canonical
canonic
/ (kəˈnɒnɪkəl) /
belonging to or included in a canon of sacred or other officially recognized writings
belonging to or in conformity with canon law
according to recognized law; accepted
music in the form of a canon
of or relating to a cathedral chapter
of or relating to a canon (clergyman)
Derived forms of canonical
- canonically, adverb
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