adj
canonical
Canonical (adj) means present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
adj
1
Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
2
According to recognised or orthodox rules.
3
Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.
4
Prototypical.
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Etymology
From Middle English canonycal, from Medieval Latin canōnicālis. By surface analysis, canon + -ical.
Rhymes for canonical
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What is the meaning of canonical?
"canonical" (adj) means present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
What are the different meanings of canonical?
"canonical" has 3 main meanings: 1. Present in a canon, religious or otherwise; 2. According to recognised or orthodox rules; 3. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.