canonic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective appearing in a biblical canon
    canonical.
    • a canonical book of the Christian New Testament
  2. adjective of or relating to or required by canon law
    canonical.
  3. adjective satellite reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
    canonical; basic.
    • a basic story line
    • a canonical syllable pattern
  4. adjective satellite conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
    sanctioned; canonical.
    • the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis

WordNet

Ca*non"ic, Can*non"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Canonic
  • Cannonical
)
Etymology
L. cannonicus, LL. canonicalis, fr. L. canon: cf. F. canonique. See canon.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a canon; established by, or according to a , canon or canons. "The oath of canonical obedience." Hallam.

Webster 1913