canonical
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/kəˈnɑːnɪkl/
🇬🇧
/kəˈnɒnɪkl/
adjective
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recognized as genuine or authoritative
The canonical books of the Bible are considered to be the true word of God.
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relating to the rules or government of a church
The canonical laws of the Catholic Church have been in place for centuries.
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accepted as a standard or classic example
Jane Austen is considered a canonical author in English literature.
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accepted as true, correct, or official
The canonical facts of the case were presented in court.
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in the simplest or most basic form
The canonical form of this equation is much easier to solve.
translation
recognized as genuine or authoritative; relating to the rules or government of a church; accepted as a standard or classic example; accepted as true, correct, or official; in the simplest or most basic form