canonical

Adjective
  1. Appearing in a biblical canon (synset 303013161)
    "a canonical book of the Christian New Testament"
    same as: canonic
  2. Of or relating to or required by canon law (synset 303013035)
    same as: canonic
  3. Reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality (synset 302302973)
    "a basic story line"; "a canonical syllable pattern"
    similar to: standard - established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
    same as: basic, canonic
  4. Conforming to orthodox or recognized rules (synset 301694697)
    "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"
    similar to: orthodox - adhering to what is commonly accepted
    same as: canonic, sanctioned

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