uncanonized
- adjective
- /ˌʌnˈkænəˌnaɪzd/
- Historians are interested in the uncanonized gospels found among the ancient manuscripts.
Examples
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Many uncanonized works provide valuable insight into the culture of the period.
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Many uncanonized works still hold significant literary value.
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The collection features several uncanonized poems that were not published during the author's lifetime.
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The uncanonized texts provide insight into early Christian beliefs.
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The book offers insights into several uncanonized religious texts that are often overlooked by scholars.
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Many uncanonized works by women authors from the 19th century are finally receiving the recognition they deserve.
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In her lecture, she discussed the importance of uncanonized literature in understanding the cultural history of the period.
Synonyms
Outside the usual or official list of important works
Not part of the official texts a group accepts
Not part of the officially accepted story or rules
Antonyms
How Canonical
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Uncanonized breaks into un- 'not' and canon, a word from Greek that means 'rule' or 'standard'; a 'canon' is an official list of books or works, so uncanonized means 'not included in the accepted or official list'.