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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
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The canonical scriptures serve as the basis for Christian doctrine and belief.
The canonical books of the Old Testament are revered as sacred texts by Judaism and Christianity.
The canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are considered foundational texts in Christianity.
03
according to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official
Example
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.
Her interpretation of the historical event was based on canonical sources recognized by experts.
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
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