canonical
/kəˈnɒnɪkl/
ca · non · i · cal
kə · ˈnɒn · ɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. Classical and authoritative; standard
Significado en Español
canónico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chính tắc, kinh điển
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
canon (norm, religious law) + ical → canonical, authoritative.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “canonical”?
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A
Experimental
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B
Standard
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C
Unusual
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D
Irregular
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B — Standard.
“canonical” means adj. Classical and authoritative; standard
Common questions about “canonical”
What does “canonical” mean?
canonical — adj. Classical and authoritative; standard. In Chinese: 经典的，正典的.
How do you pronounce “canonical”?
canonical is pronounced /kəˈnɒnɪkl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ca · non · i · cal.
Is “canonical” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. canonical appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “canonical”?
canon (norm, religious law) + ical → canonical, authoritative.
