canonical — according to or ordered by canon law; conforming to a general rule or acceptable procedure; accepted as being accurate and authoritative
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: according to or ordered by canon law; conforming to a general rule or acceptable procedure; accepted as being accurate and authoritative
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈnɑːnɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- The professor insisted on using the canonical textbook, even though newer editions were available.
- Shakespeare's plays are considered canonical works of English literature.
- My grandmother's canonical response to any problem was 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?'
canonical
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈnɑːnɪkəl/]
according to or ordered by canon law; conforming to a general rule or acceptable procedure; accepted as being accurate and authoritative
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin canonicalis, derived from canon (a rule or standard), which comes from Greek kanon meaning a straight rod or measuring rule. The word was later applied to religious laws and standards of the Church.
Breakdown
canon (rule, standard) + -ic (adjective suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) = canonical
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor insisted on using the canonical textbook, even though newer editions were available.”
“Shakespeare's plays are considered canonical works of English literature.”
“My grandmother's canonical response to any problem was 'Have you tried turning it off and on again?'”
“The canonical way to make coffee in our office is apparently to leave an empty pot for the next person.”
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