The adjective canonical is applied in many contexts to mean 'according to the
canon' – the
standard, rule or primary source that is accepted as authoritative for the body of knowledge or literature in that context. In mathematics, canonical example is often used to mean '
archetype'.
Science and technology
Canonical form, a natural unique representation of an object, or a preferred notation for some object
The adjective canonical is applied in many contexts to mean 'according to the
canon' – the
standard, rule or primary source that is accepted as authoritative for the body of knowledge or literature in that context. In mathematics, canonical example is often used to mean '
archetype'.
Science and technology
Canonical form, a natural unique representation of an object, or a preferred notation for some object