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- [kan-yuh n]
- /ˈkæn yən/
- /ˈkæn.ən/
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- [kan-yuh n]
- /ˈkæn yən/
Definitions of canon word
- countable noun canon A canon is a member of the clergy who is on the staff of a cathedral. 3
- countable noun canon A canon of texts is a list of them that is accepted as genuine or important. 3
- countable noun canon A canon is a general rule or principle. 3
- noun canon a Church decree enacted to regulate morals or religious practices 3
- noun canon a general rule or standard, as of judgment, morals, etc 3
- noun canon a principle or accepted criterion applied in a branch of learning or art 3
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Origin of canon
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45, Americanism; < American Spanish, Spanish cañón a long tube, a hollow, equivalent to cañ(a) tube (< Latin canna cane) + -on augmentative suffix
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Parts of speech for Canon
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canon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canon
noun canon
- precept — a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
- tenet — any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.
- formula — a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
- maxim — Hiram Percy, 1869–1936, U.S. inventor.
- doctrine — a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.
Antonyms for canon
noun canon
- unbelief — the state or quality of not believing; incredulity or skepticism, especially in matters of doctrine or religious faith.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- lawlessness — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.
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