Canonical Meaning and Definition


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Canonical meaning

Word: Canonical

How to pronounce: kəˈnɒnɪkəl

Adjective

Definitions:

1. According to or ordered by canon law.

Example sentences: "The canonical rites of the Roman Church"

2. Included in the list of sacred books officially accepted as genuine.

Example sentences: "The canonical Gospels of the New Testament"

3. Relating to a cathedral chapter or a member of it.

Example sentences: "Meanwhile on the churchly front, he served as canonical counselor and defender of the first Episcopal women priests irregularly ordained."

Plural noun

Definitions:

1. The prescribed official dress of the clergy.

Example sentences: "Cardinal Bea in full canonicals"


Synonyms:

canonic


Derivations:

canonization

Canon

canonize


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Canonical in Other Languages...

Spanish:

German: Kanonisch

French: Canonique

Italian: Canonico

Turkish: Kurallı


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