NYT Dictionary

CANONICALLY

/ˈkənɑnɪkəlliː/
AdverbCA-non-i-cal-lyca-non-i-cal-ly · 5 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

In a canonical manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English canonical Middle English -ly English -ly English canonically From canonical + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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