canonical

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore C words

regarded as authoritative or conforming to an accepted standard

In a sentence

Canonical in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing canonical in a sentence.

The textbook presents the canonical interpretation of the theorem.

Synonyms

authoritativeorthodoxofficialaccepted

Antonyms

Keep going

a small secret group plotting against a government or authority

having a hidden or mysterious meaning understood only by initiates

a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds

to obtain something by begging or sponging off others

falling off or shed at an early stage, especially of plant parts

to coax someone into doing something through flattery or persuasion

an event causing great damage, loss, or distress

misty, dim, or dark, and therefore obscure

Common questions

Canonical (adjective) means regarded as authoritative or conforming to an accepted standard

Here is canonical used in an example sentence: "The textbook presents the canonical interpretation of the theorem."

Common synonyms for canonical include authoritative, orthodox, official, accepted.

Antonyms of canonical include unorthodox, heretical, apocryphal.

Canonical is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.