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- [kuh-non-i-kuh l]
- /kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl/
- /kəˈnɔnɪkəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-non-i-kuh l]
- /kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl/
Definitions of canonical word
- adjective canonical If something has canonical status, it is accepted as having all the qualities that a thing of its kind should have. 3
- adjective canonical belonging to or included in a canon of sacred or other officially recognized writings 3
- adjective canonical belonging to or in conformity with canon law 3
- adjective canonical according to recognized law; accepted 3
- adjective canonical in the form of a canon 3
- adjective canonical of or relating to a cathedral chapter 3
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Origin of canonical
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin canōnicālis, equivalent to canōnic(us) (see canon2) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Canonical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
canonical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canonical
adj canonical
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- authorized — officially permitted or empowered
- lawful — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
- legal — permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal.
adjective canonical
- recognized — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- recognised — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- acknowledged — recognized as being true or existing
- undisputed — to engage in argument or debate.
- undoubted — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
general canonical
- scriptural — (sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or in accordance with sacred writings, especially the Scriptures.
Antonyms for canonical
adj canonical
- unacceptable — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- unauthorized — lacking permission; unsanctioned: unauthorized access.
- unorthodox — not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
- unrecognized — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- unsanctioned — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
adjective canonical
- apocryphal — An apocryphal story is one which is probably not true or did not happen, but which may give a true picture of someone or something.
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Matching words
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