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basic vs canonical

canonical vs basic

basic is a noun but canonical is not a noun.

basic and canonical both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
basic Yes Yes No No
canonical No Yes No No
As adjectives, basic and canonical are synonyms defined as:
  • basic and canonical: reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
Other synonyms of basic include canonic.
basic (noun) canonical (noun)
(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
basic (adjective) canonical (adjective)
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis of or relating to or required by canon law
of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base appearing in a biblical canon
reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
serving as a base or starting point reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
Difference between basic and canonical

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