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canonical

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Christianity, Maths
ca·non·i·cal /kəˈnɒnɪkəl $ kəˈnɑː-/ adjective  1. RRCaccording to canon law 按照教会法规的2. HM technical in the simplest mathematical form 〔数学表达式〕最简洁的
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canonicalBut in 5 it is at least canonical.It may represent a calcium-sensitive form of the enzyme as it contains one canonical EF-hand motif.Consequently, is the coefficient of in the equation of the canonical form in which is basic.However, a simple and powerful canonical form is obtainable.In the second place, the modal meaning is derivable from the canonical lexical meaning but not the other way round.Only one fragmentary letter of his survives in the canonical New Testament.On the basis of their canonical nucleotide sequences they can be classified as group I introns.If one looks to sources other than the canonical scriptures, Thomas's role assumes larger proportions.
ca·non·i·cal adjectiveChineseSyllable
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canonical
canonical /kəˈnɒnɪkəl $ kəˈnɑː-/ adjective
1. according to canon law
2. technical in the simplest mathematical form


ca·non·ic·alBrE /ˈnɒnɪkl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈnɑːnɪkl/ 🔊 (also ca·non·ic) adjectiveincluded in a list of holy books that are accepted as genuine; connected with works of literature that are highly respected 被收入真经篇目的;经典的according to the law of the Christian Church 按照基督教教会法规的(specialist) in the simplest accepted form in mathematics (数学表达式)最简洁的