canonical
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7.9
- adjective
- /kəˈnænɪkəl/
- In fact, Cole's research indicated that Mbari had a canonical structure of ritual, but its forms were endlessly evolving.
- a canonical text
- canonical literature
- a canonical work
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Watch on YouTubeAlways there's two people involved and the canonical names are Alice and Bob.
- Always there's two people involved and the canonical names are Alice and Bob.
- This guy's credible in the technical, canonical sense of the word credible.
- So this is the, you know, canonical view of a humanoid robot.
- And after long, you seem solid, canonical, and binding to a.
Examples
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Classic example, perhaps one of the few canonical examples of proof by induction.
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Studying canonical literature often results in a summative assessment in which students write literary analysis papers.
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In the "grand canonical" version of the game, players may enter and leave.
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To be fair, Robert is relying on the canonical view when he does this.
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How did this particular book become a canonical title in the school curriculum?
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This guy's credible in the technical, canonical sense of the word credible.
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We recognize the power that canonical novels hold to reaffirm cultural capital.
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Peckham's opinion ten years later in Lochner became the canonical statement of this position.
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Finally, our consideration of canonical literature is not an endorsement for the maintenance of a traditional literature curriculum.
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The novel was included in the syllabus because it is considered a canonical work in literature.
Synonyms
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2.7
Generally used and accepted as correct
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4.0
Made the same by following set rules
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4.1
Officially allowed by people in charge
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6.1
A book or study that is the most complete and respected on a subject
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5.9
Following traditional beliefs and practices, especially in religion
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People treat something as officially important and the accepted standard
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8.0
Following accepted rules or standards, like classic works that define a style
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
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9.9
One of seven fixed times for prayer during the day in the Roman Catholic Church
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Etymology
Canonical comes from Greek kanon meaning a 'rule' or 'standard'. So when something is canonical it follows the usual rule or standard and is accepted as correct.