canon

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canon

Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "canon" is:

ˈkæn.ən

Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:

  • First syllable (KAN):

    • k: voiceless velar plosive

    • æ: near-open front unrounded vowel

    • n: alveolar nasal

  • Second syllable (ən):

    • ə: mid-central vowel

    • n: alveolar nasal

Word Form Variations

  • The word "canon" primarily exists in the singular form. However, it can be pluralized to form "canons."

    Here are the word form variations:

    • Singular: canon

    • Plural: canons

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Canon (Noun)

Definition 1: A rule or law, especially a religious precept.

  • Synonyms: precept, principle, doctrine, dogma

  • Antonyms: heresy, blasphemy, lawlessness

Definition 2: A list of books or other works officially accepted as part of a religious or literary tradition.

  • Synonyms: corpus, body, collection, anthology

  • Antonyms: apocrypha, non-canonical

Definition 3: A generally accepted standard or norm.

  • Synonyms: benchmark, criterion, model, paradigm

  • Antonyms: aberration, anomaly, deviation

Canon (Verb)

Definition 1: To make canonical; to declare or recognize as authentic or authoritative.

  • Synonyms: authorize, endorse, validate, ratify

  • Antonyms: reject, repudiate, deny, invalidate

Examples of Use

Religious Context

  • Biblical Canon: The collection of books considered to be inspired by God and included in the Bible. (Holy Bible)

Literary Context

  • Literary Canon: A list of works considered to be important and influential in a particular literary tradition. (Harold Bloom's The Western Canon)

Artistic Context

  • Musical Canon: A piece of music in which one or more voices or instruments imitate each other. (Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D major)

  • Film Canon: A body of films considered to be important and influential in the history of cinema. (The American Film Institute's 100 Greatest American Films)

General Discourse

  • "Canonize": To elevate someone or something to a high status or importance. (A common phrase used in discussions about popular culture)

  • "Outside the Canon": To refer to something that is not considered part of the mainstream or traditional. (A term often used in discussions about genre fiction or experimental art)

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Canon

  1. "The canon is dominated by books written by men, about men, and for men - the male voice is therefore not a particularly difficult one to impersonate." (Elaine Showalter)

  2. "Art is not the application of a canon of beauty but what the instinct and the brain can conceive beyond any canon. When we love a woman we don't start measuring her limbs." (Pablo Picasso)

  3. "The greatest block today in the way of woman's emancipation is the church, the canon law, the Bible and the priesthood." (Emma Goldman)

  4. "The first canon of my religion is that you shouldn't try to convince anybody to believe like you do." (J.D. Salinger)

  5. "You have to have a canon so the next generation can come along and explode it." (Harold Bloom)

  6. "Let the Dean and Canons lay their heads together and the thing will be done." (Samuel Johnson)

  7. "I have been committed to carrying out my duties... in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct." (Bill Clinton)

  8. "The world is facing a new networked, digital lifestyle, and we will ensure that Canon remains ahead of the game." (Fujio Mitarai, former CEO of Canon)

  9. "The canon is a set of rules, a standard, a measure of quality. It's what we use to judge what is good and what is bad." (Harold Bloom)

  10. "The canon is not a static thing. It's always changing and evolving." (Harold Bloom)

Etymology

The word "canon" comes from the Greek word "kanon," which originally meant a "measuring rod" or "rule." Over time, it came to mean a set of rules or standards. The first known use of the word in English was in the 14th century. It was used to refer to a list of books that were considered to be part of the Bible.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Canon

  • Phrases:

    • Canonical text: A text considered authoritative or essential.

    • Outside the canon: Something that doesn't conform to traditional standards or norms.

    • Expand the canon: To broaden the accepted body of works or ideas.

    • Challenge the canon: To question the authority of established works or beliefs.

    Less Common Idioms:

    • A loose cannon: A person who is unpredictable and uncontrollable.

    • To canonize: To elevate someone or something to a high status or importance.

    Idioms with Similar Meaning:

    • To break the mold: To challenge conventional norms or standards.

    • To think outside the box: To approach a problem in a creative and unconventional way.

    While "canon" itself isn't a core part of many idioms, its concept of established norms and rules is often implied in these phrases.

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Source Information

Definition of canon from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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