Definition of canonical

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • canonical is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • canonical is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • canonical is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of canonical


  • conforming to orthodox or recognized rules (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing

    Synonyms

    1. canonic
    2. sanctioned
  • reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a canonical syllable pattern

    Synonyms

    1. basic
    2. canonic
  • of or relating to or required by canon law (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. canonic
  • appearing in a biblical canon (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a canonical book of the Christian New Testament

    Synonyms

    1. canonic

See definition of canonical in Merriam Webster