Canon

Pronunciation: /ˈkænən/

Definitions of canon

noun a body of principles, rules, standards, or norms

Example Sentences

A1 The canon of classic literature includes works like 'Romeo and Juliet'.

A2 In photography, understanding the rule of thirds is part of the canon of composition.

B1 The canon law of the Catholic Church governs the practices and beliefs of its members.

B2 The debate over which books should be included in the biblical canon has been ongoing for centuries.

C1 Scholars continue to analyze and interpret the canon of Shakespeare's plays in new and innovative ways.

C2 The literary canon is constantly evolving as new voices and perspectives are recognized and celebrated.

Examples of canon in a Sentence

formal The canon law of the Catholic Church governs the practices and beliefs of its members.

informal In the world of photography, Canon is known for its high-quality cameras.

slang That movie is definitely not canon with the original book series.

figurative The author's latest work is considered a new canon in the genre of science fiction.

Grammatical Forms of canon

• past tense: canoned
• plural: canons
• comparative: more canon
• superlative: most canon
• present tense: canon
• future tense: will canon
• perfect tense: have canon
• continuous tense: is canonning
• singular: canon
• positive degree: canon
• infinitive: to canon
• gerund: canoning
• participle: canoning

Origin and Evolution of canon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'canon' originated from the Greek word 'kanon', meaning rule or measuring rod.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to a rule or standard, the term 'canon' evolved to also denote a list of accepted or authoritative works, such as religious texts or literary works.