Complete Definition of "canonical"

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English
Etymology
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Adjective
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  1. theology Present in a canon of Scripture.

#:The w:Gospel of Luke|Gospel of Luke is a canonical New Testament book.

  1. In conformity with canon law.
  2. According to recognised or orthodox rules.

#:The men played golf in the most canonical way, with no local rules.

  1. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.

#:This definition would be more useful if it were canonical.

  1. music In the form of a canon.
  2. Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter
  3. context|math|compsci In canonical form.

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