Relating to or conforming to a general rule or standard; authoritative. The canonic texts of the religion are studied by scholars worldwide.
Pertaining to the canon of a church or religious body. The canonic laws were strictly followed by the members of the clergy.
In music, relating to a canon, a contrapuntal composition technique. The canonic structure of the piece was evident in its intricate overlapping melodies.
Relating to the canonical form of a mathematical, logical, or computational object; representing a standard or simplest configuration. The serializer converts each syntax tree into a canonic string to enable quick comparison.