Difference between Canonical and Rule

What is the difference between Canonical and Rule?

Canonical as a noun is the formal robes of a priest while Rule as a noun is a regulation, law, guideline.

Canonical

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The formal robes of a priest

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Present in a canon, religious or otherwise. According to recognised or orthodox rules. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner. Prototypical. In conformity with canon law. In the form of a canon. Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter In canonical form.

Rule

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A regulation, law, guideline.A ruler; device for measuring, a straightedge, a measure.Something to keep order.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.To excel.

Example sentence: It is more difficult to rule yourself than to rule a city.

We hope you now know whether to use Canonical or Rule in your sentence.

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