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- [uhn-kuh-non-i-kuh l]
- /ˌʌn kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl/
- /ˌʌnkəˈnɒnɪkəl /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-kuh-non-i-kuh l]
- /ˌʌn kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl/
Definitions of uncanonical word
- adjective uncanonical not in accordance with canons or rules. 1
- adjective uncanonical not belonging to the canon of Scripture. 1
- adjective uncanonical (of writings) not forming part of the canon of Scripture; apocryphal 0
- adjective uncanonical not in accordance with the teachings of the Scriptural canon; unbiblical 0
- adjective uncanonical not appropriate for a clergyman; unclerical 0
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Origin of uncanonical
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; un-1 + canonical
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Parts of speech for Uncanonical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncanonical popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
uncanonical usage trend in Literature
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adj uncanonical
- canonical — If something has canonical status, it is accepted as having all the qualities that a thing of its kind should have.
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