canonical

/kənˈɑnəkəl/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. appearing in a biblical canon
   “a canonical book of the Christian New Testament”
2. of or relating to or required by canon law
3. reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
   “a basic story line”
4. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules- Sinclair Lewis
   “the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing”

Synonyms for canonical

• canonic
• basic
• standard
• sanctioned
• orthodox

Words that rhyme with canonical

• monocle