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Canonic (Adjective)

Conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis.

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Of or relating to or required by canon law.

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The bishop was well-versed in canonic procedures and ensured that all sacraments were performed according to the official rituals.
The canonic requirements for priestly ordination were strictly adhered to, to prevent any controversy or invalidation.
Canonic texts, such as the Decretum Gratiani, were studied by all aspiring clerics to understand the intricacies of church law.
The diocesan tribunal was established to settle disputes and make canonic judgments on matters related to marriage and annulment.
The new legislation aimed to clarify canonic rules regarding episcopal appointments and their roles within the church hierarchy.

Reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality; "a basic story line"; "a canonical syllable pattern".

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The researcher sought to identify the canonic form of the mathematical equation, stripping away unnecessary variables and complexities.
In linguistics, the canonic form of a word is often used as a reference point for understanding its various dialectical and regional variations.
The artist's use of canonic proportions in her sculpture created a sense of balance and harmony that was both aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking.
The canonic structure of the novel, with its clear beginning, middle, and end, made it easy for readers to follow the narrative thread.
Musicians often seek to identify the canonic version of a folk song, as it provides a foundation for their own interpretations and arrangements.

Appearing in a biblical canon; "a canonical book of the Christian New Testament".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The book of Revelation is a canonic text of Christian scripture, accepted by most denominations as divinely inspired.
Similarities between biblical accounts of creation reinforce the canonic status of these narratives within the Hebrew Bible.
The process of establishing a canonic Christian Bible took several centuries and involved deliberation by various church councils.
Some scholars dispute the canonic status of certain books that appear in the Septuagint but not in the Masoretic Text.
The letters of Paul are among the most widely accepted canonic texts of the Christian New Testament.