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canonicals

ca·non·i·cal
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-non-i-kuh l]
    • /kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl/
    • /kəˈnɒnɪkəlz /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-non-i-kuh l]
    • /kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl/

Definitions of canonicals word

  • noun plural canonicals the vestments worn by clergy when officiating 3
  • noun plural canonicals the clothes prescribed by canon for a clergyman when conducting services 3
  • adjective canonicals pertaining to, established by, or conforming to a canon or canons. 1
  • adjective canonicals included in the canon of the Bible. 1
  • adjective canonicals authorized; recognized; accepted: canonical works. 1
  • adjective canonicals Mathematics. (of an equation, coordinate, etc.) in simplest or standard form. 1

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Origin of canonicals

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 Canonicals

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

canonicals 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

canonicals usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for canonicals

noun canonicals

  • cassock — A cassock is a long piece of clothing, often black, that is worn by members of the clergy in some churches.

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