non-canonical
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/nɒn kəˈnænɪkəl/
(canonical)
Not conforming to accepted standards
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-canonical' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'canonical,' which comes from the Late Latin 'canonicus,' meaning 'according to rule.'
Historical Evolution
'canonical' changed from the Late Latin word 'canonicus' and eventually became the modern English word 'canonical.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'canonical' meant 'according to rule,' but 'non-canonical' evolved to mean 'not conforming to accepted standards.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not conforming to the accepted or orthodox rules, standards, or patterns.
The story was considered non-canonical by the original author.
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