Meaning
canonical, standard
- conforming to established rules, standards, or orthodoxy
- relating to ecclesiastical canons or Church law
In a sentence
Abbiamo aspettato i canonici quindici minuti prima di iniziare la riunione.
We waited the customary fifteen minutes before starting the meeting.
Questo testo rappresenta la versione canonica del mito greco.
This text represents the canonical version of the Greek myth.
La cerimonia non ha seguito l'ordine canonico previsto dal protocollo.
The ceremony did not follow the canonical order provided by the protocol.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| canonico | masculine · singular |
| canonica | feminine · singular |
| canonici | masculine · plural |
| canoniche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural is 'canonici' (/kaˈnɔnitʃi/).
- In modern daily usage, it often simply means 'standard' or 'usual'.