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English to English adjective
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appearing in a biblical canon |  | Example: a canonical book of the Christian New Testament
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of or relating to or required by canon law | | source: wordnet30
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Of or pertaining to a canon; established by, or according to a , canon or canons. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality | | Example: a basic story line
a canonical syllable pattern
source: wordnet30
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conforming to orthodox or recognized rules | | Example: the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing
source: wordnet30
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