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
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8.3
Outside the usual or official list of important works
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9.1
Not part of the officially accepted story or rules
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9.9
Not part of the official texts a group accepts
Antonyms
How Canonical
Surface Forms
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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'.