[adjective] appearing in a Biblical canon; "a canonical book of the Christian New Testament" Synonyms:canonic
[adjective] of or relating to or required by canon law Synonyms:canonic
[adjective] reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality; "a basic story line"; "a canonical syllable pattern" Synonyms:basic, canonic
[adjective] conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis Synonyms:canonic, sanctioned
