canonically
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Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that conforms to or is recognized by a canon, rule, or general law: This describes an action performed according to established, authoritative principles, especially those of a religious or literary canon. - In a manner that is accepted as standard or authoritative: This describes something done in the most typical, orthodox, or officially recognized way.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The ceremony was performed canonically, following every ancient rite.
- In this series, the events of the first book are considered canonically true.
- The bishop acted canonically when appointing the new priest.
Advanced Usage
- "To be canonically installed/inducted": Refers to being formally placed into a religious office according to the prescribed laws of the church.
- The new archbishop was canonically installed in a grand ceremony.
- Used in discussions of fictional universes (e.g., literature, film, comics) to distinguish official storylines from fan-created or non-official ones.
- That character's backstory, as told by the original author, is the canonically correct version.
Variants and Related Words
- Canonical (adjective): Conforming to a general rule or accepted procedure; orthodox.
- The canonical gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
- Canon (noun): A general law, rule, principle, or criterion; a collection of authoritative works.
- The literary canon includes works by Shakespeare and Dickens.
Synonyms
- Orthodoxly: In a conventional or authorized manner.
- Authoritatively: In a manner commanding acceptance as true.
- Properly: Correctly or suitably.
Antonyms
- Uncanonically: Not according to canonical rules.
- Heterodoxly: In a manner contrary to established doctrine.
- Unofficially: In a manner not authorized or recognized.
Adverb
- in a canonical manner
- the deacon was canonically inducted