ADJECTIVE

kanonisch/kaˈnoːnɪʃ/canonical; orthodox; authorized

kanonisch is a German adjective that means canonical, orthodox, or authorized. It is pronounced /kaˈnoːnɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kanonischer" and "kanonischsten".

Definitions

1.conforming to an accepted standard, canon, or set of rules(religion, literature, mathematics)

a.in accordance with religious or official canon

Die kanonischen Evangelien sind Teil des Neuen Testaments.The canonical gospels are part of the New Testament.

b.representing an accepted or orthodox version in a field (e.g., a canonical text, example, or form)

Das ist die kanonische Lösung der Gleichung.That is the canonical solution to the equation.

Adjective Forms

Positivekanonisch
Comparativekanonischer
Superlativekanonischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "kanonisch" mean in English?
"kanonisch" means canonical, orthodox, or authorized. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "kanonisch"?
"kanonisch" is pronounced /kaˈnoːnɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "kanonisch"?
The comparative of "kanonisch" is "kanonischer" and the superlative is "kanonischsten".
What part of speech is "kanonisch"?
"kanonisch" is a adjective in German.

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