Canonically: meaning, definitions and examples
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canonically
[ kษหnษnษชkli ]
in a standard way
The term 'canonically' refers to something that is in accordance with established rules, laws, or norms. Often used in religious or legal contexts, it implies adherence to accepted practices or doctrines. In contemporary usage, it can also signify the accepted or recognized version of something within a discipline.
Synonyms
formally, officially, standardly.
Examples of usage
- The text is canonically accepted by the committee.
- He approached the problem canonically, following all the standard procedures.
- The film adaptation is considered canonically accurate to the original book.
Translations
Translations of the word "canonically" in other languages:
๐ต๐น canonicamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเฅเคจเคฟเคเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช kanonisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ kanonik
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะฝะพะฝััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ kanonicznie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ธๅ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท canoniquement
๐ช๐ธ canรณnicamente
๐น๐ท kanonik olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููููุฉู
๐จ๐ฟ kanonicky
๐ธ๐ฐ kanonicky
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ธๅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ kanoniฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ kanรณnรญskt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะฝะพะฝะดัา ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kanonik olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ canรณnicamente
Etymology
The term 'canonically' derives from the word 'canon,' which itself comes from the Latin 'canon' and the Greek 'kฤnรดn,' meaning a rule, standard, or measuring rod. Historically, 'canon' was used in theological contexts to refer to the books of the Bible that were accepted as genuine and authoritative. The concept of a 'canonical' list became important in the early church as a means of determining which texts were authentic and should be included in the scriptures. Over time, the usage of the term expanded beyond religious texts, becoming applicable in various fields such as law, literature, and even science. The adverb 'canonically' evolved as a way to describe actions, interpretations, or methods that conform strictly to established guidelines or accepted norms.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,592 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31589 adumbrated
- 31590 relived
- 31591 quizzed
- 31592 canonically
- 31593 shirked
- 31594 wrack
- 31595 confidants
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