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

Alternative spelling of noncanonical

plural of canonical form

plural of canonical formalism

plural of canonical sequence

(Christianity) The obedience, as regulated by the canons, of one ecclesiastic to another of higher rank.

(statistical mechanics) The statistical ensemble that represents the possible states of a mechanical system in thermal equilibrium with a heat bath at a fixed temperature.

plural of canonical ensemble

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

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