Definition of "canonical" in Anglais

adjective

1. Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.

   • The Gospel of Luke is a canonical New Testament book.

2. According to recognised or orthodox rules.

   • The men played golf in the most canonical way, with no local rules.

3. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.

   • the reduction of a linear substitution to its canonical form

4. Prototypical.

5. (religion) In conformity with canon law.

6. (music) In the form of a canon.

7. (religion) Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter.

8. (mathematics, computing) In canonical form.

9. (mathematics) Distinguished among entities of its kind, so that it can be picked out in a way that does not depend on any arbitrary choices.

10. (fandom slang) Related to or part of the canon of a fictional universe.

noun

1. (plural only) The formal robes of a priest.

2. (Internet) A URL presented in canonical form.