Meaning ofcanonicalin English

Adjective

1. following established rules; orthodox
   The company follows canonical procedures for accounting.
2. in a religious or official canon; sanctioned
   In the Christian tradition, the canonical texts are considered authoritative.
3. in a standard mathematical form; simplified
   The mathematician simplified the equation into its canonical form.
4. official part of a fictional universe's main storyline
   The canonical storyline of the movie franchise is well-known to fans.
5. representing a standard model; prototypical
   The architect designed the building according to canonical principles of sustainability.