# canonical form

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A standard or normal presentation of a mathematical entity or a text string, etc.
2. Any of a set of representations of the resonance structure of a molecule each of which contributes to the real structure; a contributing structure.
3. Synonym of dictionary form.

## Source
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