Word: canonical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ca
non
i
cal
Definition: In conformity with canon law.
Morphemes:
Affix: canon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A canon regular, a member of any of several Roman Catholic religious orders.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: canonicus
Language: la
Decoded: canonicus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: canon
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to