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canonical
01
of or relating to or required by canon law
02
being a part of the official and accepted scriptures of a religious tradition, like those found in the Bible
Example
The canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are considered foundational texts in Christianity.
The church council debated which writings should be included in the canonical New Testament.
The canonical scriptures serve as the basis for Christian doctrine and belief.
03
according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official
Example
The text is considered canonical in the study of classical literature, adhering to accepted scholarly standards.
His approach to the problem followed a canonical method, reflecting the established procedures.
The film 's adaptation was faithful to the canonical storyline of the original novel.
04
reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
05
(of an author or literary work) accepted as highly acclaimed authors or pieces of literature, which are collectively referred to as the literary canon
Example
Jane Austen 's novels are considered part of the canonical literature of English literature, studied and revered by scholars and readers alike.
The professor 's course focused on the canonical works of Western literature, including classics by Homer, Shakespeare, and Dante.
Critics debated whether the new author 's groundbreaking novel would eventually be recognized as part of the literary canon and achieve canonical status.
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canon
Noun
canonical
Adjective
canonically
Adverb
canonically
Adverb
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