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canonical

/kə.ˈnɒn.ɪ.kl̩/

Meanings
  • adjective, noun

    Something serving as a model or example to be copied or emulated.

    - "The canonical text of the Bible is the accepted version."
    - "The canonical form of a mathematical equation is the simplest and most widely accepted form."
  • adjective

    Officially recognized and established.

    - "The canonical king was crowned in a grand ceremony."
    - "The canonical laws of a country are the laws that are officially recognized and enforced."

Antonyms

apocryphal
Synonyms

natural
Rhymes
Words rhyming with canonical
canon , gone , jon , mone , phone , throne
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Cannonical () : Relating to the canon of Scripture

  2. Canon (French) : A metal tube or pipe


Variants
List of all variants of canonical that leads to same result
canonical , canonically , canonical form , canonical forms , canonical hour , canonical hours
Etymology
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From Greek kanon, a reed or rod used as a rule or standard.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'canonical' is often used in the context of literature and the arts, but it can also be used in other fields, such as mathematics, science, and law.

  2. The term 'canonical' comes from the Greek word kanon, which means a reed or rod used as a rule or standard.


Related Concepts
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  1. Norm: A standard or rule that is widely accepted and used.

  2. Model: A representation or imitation of something.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'canonical' is used to refer to works that are considered to be of enduring importance and influence. These works are often studied in schools and universities, and are considered to be part of the cultural heritage of Western civilization.

How to Memorize "canonical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a ruler or measuring stick. This is a canonical form.
    - Visualize a model or an example that you can follow or imitate.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'canonical' with the idea of a standard or rule.
    - Think of the word 'canon' when you see the word 'canonical'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Canonical is like a Canon, a rule or standard.
    - Canonical is like a Canon in a church, a model to follow.


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