CANONIC as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
   Synonym(s)
   • canonical (what does canonical mean?)
   • sanctioned (what does sanctioned mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing- Sinclair Lewis
   Similar To
   • orthodox (what does orthodox mean?)
2. Meaning
   • reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
   Synonym(s)
   • basic (what does basic mean?)
   • canonical (what does canonical mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a basic story line
   • a canonical syllable pattern
   Similar To
   • standard (what does standard mean?)
3. Meaning
   • of or relating to or required by canon law
   Synonym(s)
   • canonical (what does canonical mean?)
   Pertainym(s)
   • canon law (what does canon law mean?)
   • ecclesiastical law (what does ecclesiastical law mean?)
   • canon law (what does canon law mean?)
   • ecclesiastical law (what does ecclesiastical law mean?)
4. Meaning
   • appearing in a Biblical canon
   Synonym(s)
   • canonical (what does canonical mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a canonical book of the Christian New Testament
   Pertainym(s)
   • canon (what does canon mean?)
   • canon (what does canon mean?)