canonical

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Synonyms: cannonical, canonic, cannibal, conical, canonicate, salonical, canonics, saxonical, canonicals, laconical, chronical

Antonyms: cannonical, canonic, cannibal, conical, canonicate, salonical, canonics, saxonical, canonicals, laconical, chronical

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Present in a [[canon]], [[religious]] or otherwise.
2. According to [[recognised]] or [[orthodox]] [[rule]]s.
3. Stated or used in the most [[basic]] and [[straightforward]]ly [[applicable]] manner.
4. [[prototypical|Prototypical]].
5. {{lb|en|religion}} In conformity with [[canon law]].
6. {{lb|en|music}} In the form of a [[canon]].
7. {{lb|en|religion}} Of or pertaining to an [[ecclesiastical]] [[chapter]].
8. {{lb|en|mathematics|computing}} In [[canonical form]].
9. {{lb|en|mathematics}} [[distinguished|Distinguished]] among entities of its kind, so that it can be picked out in a way that does not depend on any [[arbitrary]] choices.
10. {{senseid|en|fancanonical}} {{lb|en|fandom slang}} Related to or part of the {{l|en|canon|id=Q53815}} of a [[fictional]] [[universe]]; officially part of a fictional work’s established continuity.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|plurale tantum}} The formal robes of a [[priest]].
2. {{lb|en|internet}} A [[URL]] presented in [[canonical form]].

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