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canonical
[ kuh-non-i-kuhl ]
/ kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl /
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adjective Also ca·non·ic.
noun
canonicals, garments prescribed by canon law for clergy when officiating.
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Origin of canonical
OTHER WORDS FROM canonical
ca·non·i·cal·ly, adverbsu·per·ca·non·i·cal, adjectiveWords nearby canonical
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British Dictionary definitions for canonical
canonical
canonic
/ (kəˈnɒnɪkəl) /
adjective
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, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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