Canonical

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Adjective 1.2 Antonym 1.3 See also

English

Adjective

canonical

1. Present in a Biblical canon, (Theology). "The Gospel of Luke is a canonical New Testament book".
2. Pertaining to canonic law.
3. According to recognised or orthodox rules. "The men played golf in the most canonical way: with no local rules."
4. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner. "This definition would be more useful if it were canonical."
5. In canonical form (Math., Comp. Sci.)
6. Part of the backstory of a media franchise (Arts).
7. Accepted as being authentic, accurate, and authoritative.

Antonym

• apocryphal

See also

• canonical on Wikipedia

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