a sequence of DNA, RNA, or amino acids that reflects the most common choice of base or amino acid at each position.

plural of canonical hour.

(mathematics) A formalism for a physical theory which is based upon the canonical equations of Hamiltonian dynamics.

plural of canon law / Religious rules, regulations and edicts.

(uncountable) The law of the church, religious law. / (countable) A regulation in church law.

The three-hour intervals of daytime religious services appointed by canon law. / (Christianity) The divine office or prayers appointed to each of these times of day.

(mathematics, computing) A standard or normal presentation of a mathematical entity or a text string, etc.

Alternative spelling of noncanonical

(music) A contrapuntal composition in which one melody is superimposed on the same melody in reverse

plural of canonical form