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[kuh-non-i-kuhl] Origin

ca·non·i·cal

[kuh-non-i-kuhl]
adjective Also, ca·non·ic.
1.
pertaining to, established by, or conforming to a canon or canons.
2.
included in the canon of the Bible.
3.
authorized; recognized; accepted: canonical works.
4.
Mathematics. (of an equation, coordinate, etc.) in simplest or standard form.
5.
following the pattern of a musical canon.
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Linguistics. (of a form or pattern) characteristic, general or basic: the canonical form of the past tense; a canonical syllable pattern.
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noun
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canonicals, garments prescribed by canon law for clergy when officiating.

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Origin:
1150–1200; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Medieval Latin canōnicālis, equivalent to canōnic(us) (see canon2) + -ālis -al1

ca·non·i·cal·ly, adverb
su·per·ca·non·i·cal, adjective
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canonicals (kəˈnɒnɪkəlz)
 
pl n
the vestments worn by clergy when officiating

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canonical
early 15c., from M.L. canonicalis, from canonicus, from Gk. kanonikos (see canon). Earlier was canonial (early 13c.).
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