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canonically


Meanings
  • noun

    Something that is accepted as authoritative and correct within a particular field or religion.

    - "The canonically accepted text of the Bible is the one used by the Catholic Church."
    - "The scientific community has not yet accepted this theory as canonically true."

Variants
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canonical , canonically
Etymology
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From the Greek kanon, a reed or rod used for measuring or a rule. In Middle English, it came to mean a rule or standard.


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  1. The term 'canonical' is often used in the context of religion, but it can also be applied to other fields such as literature, art, and science.

  2. The term 'canon' comes from the Greek word kanon, which means a reed or rod used for measuring or a rule.

  3. The first printed edition of the Bible, known as the Gutenberg Bible, is considered a canonical text in Western Christianity.


Related Concepts
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  1. canon: A collection of texts or works that are accepted as authoritative within a particular tradition or field.

  2. canonical text: The accepted version of a text, often used in religious or legal contexts.


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In literature, the term 'canonical' is used to refer to works that are considered important or influential in a particular genre or tradition. In art and music, it can refer to works that are considered masterpieces or classics.

How to Memorize "canonically"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a rule or standard being set, like a ruler or a rod.
    - Visualize a collection of texts or works being accepted as authoritative.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'canonical' with the idea of a rule or standard.
    - Associate it with the idea of important or influential works in a particular field.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Can Onions Add Notable Flavor?' to remember the definition: Can = Canonical, Onions = Important or influential, Add = Accepted, Notable = Within a particular field or tradition, Flavor = Significance.


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