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canonical

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

canonical

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

canonical is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, canonical is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcanonical

1noun
  • The formal robes of a priest.
  • A URL presented in canonical form.
1adjective
  • Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
  • According to recognised or orthodox rules.

    Example: "The men played golf in the most canonical way, with no local rules."

  • Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.

    Example: "the reduction of a linear substitution to its canonical form"

  • Prototypical.
  • In conformity with canon law.
  • In the form of a canon.
  • Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter
  • In canonical form.
  • Distinguished among entities of its kind, so that it can be picked out in a way that does not depend on any arbitrary choices.

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