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canonical

/kəˈnɒnɪkl/
ca · non · i · cal kə · ˈnɒn · ɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. Classical and authoritative; standard
中文释义
经典的，正典的
Significado en Español
canónico
한국어 뜻
정전의, 표준의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chính tắc, kinh điển
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Example Sentence

"Pride and Prejudice" is a canonical work of English literature.

《傲慢与偏见》是英国文学的经典作品。

Synonyms
authoritative established orthodox
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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”?

  1. A Experimental
  2. B Standard
  3. C Unusual
  4. D Irregular
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B — Standard. “canonical” means adj. Classical and authoritative; standard

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The old play is now a ______ work, studied in nearly every school.

  1. A trivial
  2. B canonical
  3. C forgotten
  4. D minor
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B — canonical. “canonical” means adj. Classical and authoritative; standard

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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.

How do you use “canonical” in a sentence?

"Pride and Prejudice" is a canonical work of English literature. (《傲慢与偏见》是英国文学的经典作品。)

What are synonyms for “canonical”?

authoritative, established, orthodox — all close in meaning to canonical (adj. Classical and authoritative; standard).

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.

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