canonical
/kəˈnɑnɪkəl/
adjective
- Accepted as being true, correct, or standard; following the established rules or tradition.
- In mathematics, there is a canonical way to solve this type of equation.
- The band's canonical album is still considered their best work.
- The canonical version of the story is the one found in most textbooks.
- Relating to the official list of books or works that are accepted as genuine or authoritative, especially in religion or literature.
- Shakespeare's plays are part of the canonical literature studied in schools.
- Scholars debate whether some ancient texts should be considered canonical.
- The canonical books of the Bible were decided by early church councils.
- In computing, following a standard or recognized format; the simplest or most typical form of something.
- This is the canonical example of a recursive function.
- Programmers often use a canonical data model to avoid confusion.
- The canonical URL for the website does not include the 'www' prefix.
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