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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Spanish:
German: Kanonisch
French: Canonique
Italian: Canonico
Turkish: Kurallı
