I just looked up the word in a dictionary, but I didn't find the definition very clear. I think I'll get it if I see it used in a couple of different sentences, though.
Thanks to anyone who answers!
2007-02-15 18:17:30 · 9 answers · asked by llulu_lemonn 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis
2007-02-15 18:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Sarge1572 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craftily In A Sentence
2017-01-15 06:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can also mean, in a slightly comical fashion, the clothes worn by a priest - 'The priest appeared before the congregation robed in his full canonicals'
And it is used for a series of things e.g. - 'the Harry Potter canon at present consists of 6 books'
2007-02-15 21:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't know enough words in their vocabulary, it has become a habit for them, they think it gives impact to what they say, and they don't know what else to say. It sounds terrible to those around. In my life I have been around two different people who used that word and other swear words in practically every sentence and both of those people are very smart. On first impression when I hear that coming from someone I think they are dumb so it's kind of weird how both of those people are very smart brain-wise but poop comes out of their mouth.
2016-05-24 06:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canonical is an adjective derived from canon.
Canon comes from the Arabic word "Qanuun" which essentially means "rule", "law", "standard", and has come to mean "generally accepted" or "authoritatively correct."
It can be used as a religion matter, literature, art, math, physics, etc.
Its a set of laws.
2007-02-15 19:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Valentinna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ultimate canonical authority for most Hindus is the Vedas.
2007-02-17 16:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by asok c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dictionaries haven't yet caught up to the way the word is used nowadays, to mean "in exactly the right form" or "exemplifying the usual form".
|--: The two of them were cannily and craftily assessing their chances for going home together, although you might not discern it from their canonical conversation -- "Hello" / "Hey, how're you doing" / "Not bad. What's up?" / etc.
|--: "Don't Squeeze the Charmin" and "You're soaking in it!" are tag lines from two canonical American TV commercials of the recurring-character-actor genre.
2007-02-15 18:43:01 · answer #7 · answered by Joe S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Only a handful of the books in the series have been declaired canonical."
"Canonical" basicly means "official part of a story line".
2007-02-15 19:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by Luce's Darkness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, the catholics have believed in the canonicalization of the bible.
Have fun!!!
2007-02-15 18:26:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋