canonical

  1. Adjective.  Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
  2. Adjective.  According to recognised or orthodox rules.
  3. Adjective.  Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.
  4. Adjective.  Prototypical.
  5. Adjective.  (religion) In conformity with canon law.
  6. Adjective.  (music) In the form of a canon.
  7. Adjective.  (religion) Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter.
  8. Adjective.  (context, mathematics) In canonical form.
  9. Noun.  (context, Roman Catholicism) The formal robes of a priest.

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