Canonical Definition

kə-nŏnĭ-kəl
adjective
Of, relating to, or required by canon law.
American Heritage
Authoritative; accepted.
Webster's New World
Belonging to the canon of the Bible.
Webster's New World
Of, according to, or ordered by church canon.
Webster's New World
Conforming to orthodox or well-established rules or patterns, as of procedure.
American Heritage
noun

(Roman Catholicism) The formal robes of a priest.

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Other Word Forms of Canonical

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Singular:
canonical
Plural:
canonicals

Origin of Canonical

  • canon +‎ -ical

    From Wiktionary

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