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canonical
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adjective (a)

  • appearing in a biblical canon(adj.pert)
    Example:
    A canonical book of the Christian New Testament.
    Synonym:
    canonic
    source: wordnet30
  • of or relating to or required by canon law(adj.pert)
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality(adj.all)
    Example:
    A canonical syllable pattern.
    Synonym:
    basic, canonic
    source: wordnet30
  • conforming to orthodox or recognized rules(adj.all)
    Example:
    The drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing.
    Synonym:
    canonic, sanctioned
    source: wordnet30
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