English word protocanonical comes from English canonical, English proto-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| canonical | English (eng) | (Roman Catholicism) The formal robes of a priest (mathematics) Distinguished among entities of its kind, so that it can be picked out in a way that does not depend on any arbitrary choices.. (mathematics, computing) In canonical form.. (music) In the form of a canon.. (religion) In conformity with canon law.. (religion) Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter. According to recognised [...] |
| proto- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Relating to protons and/or positive charge.. (linguistics, genetics) most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of. First. |
| protocanonical | English (eng) | Describing the first (authorized) canon of books of scripture. |