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Meaning of "canon" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CANON

Old English, from Latin, from Greek kanōn rule, rod for measuring, standard; related to kanna reed, cane1.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CANON

canon  [ˈkænən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Canon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CANON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of canon in the English dictionary

The first definition of canon in the dictionary is a Church decree enacted to regulate morals or religious practices. Other definition of canon is a general rule or standard, as of judgment, morals, etc. Canon is also a principle or accepted criterion applied in a branch of learning or art.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANON


Buchanan
bjuːˈkænən
cannon
ˈkænən
Clackmannan
klækˈmænən
colcannon
kəlˈkænən
Dungannon
dʌnˈɡænən
fanon
ˈfænən
flannen
ˈflænən
Guianan
ɡaɪˈænən
Guyanan
ɡaɪˈænən
Montanan
mɒnˈtænən
Shannon
ˈʃænən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANON

canola
canon cancrizans
canon law
canon regular
canoness
canonic
canonical
canonical hour
canonical hours
canonically
canonicals
canonicate
canonicity
canonisation
canonise
canoniser
canonist
canonistic
canonization
canonize

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANON

anon
Anti-Lebanon
cedar of Lebanon
crab canon
ever and anon
gonfanon
lanthanon
minor canon
mirror canon
olecranon
organon
retrograde canon
synanon
the Lebanon
xoanon

Synonyms and antonyms of canon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CANON»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «canon» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of canon

Translation of «canon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANON

Find out the translation of canon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of canon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «canon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

佳能
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

canon
570 millions of speakers

English

canon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कैनन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكنسي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Canon
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

canon
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুশাসন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

canon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kanon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kanon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カノン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

캐논
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Canon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

canon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புத்தகத்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिद्धांत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kanon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

canone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Canon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Canon
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

canon
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

canon
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kanon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

canon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

canon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of canon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANON»

The term «canon» is very widely used and occupies the 3.091 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CANON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about canon

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10 QUOTES WITH «CANON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word canon.
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Reza Aslan
In the history of the prophetic biblical canon that starts with Genesis, the Koran is by far the most tolerant of the views of other religions.
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Satya Bhabha
'Midnight's Children' falls under the genre of post-colonial writing, and there is a range of writers like V.S. Naipaul and Salman who popularised it. 'Midnight's Children' was incredibly important in this canon.
3
George Crook
During the engagement I tried to throw a strong force through the canon, but I was obliged to use it elsewhere before it had gotten to the supposed location of the village.
4
Erin Duffy
The truth is, I can't help the way people perceive anything, from the role of financial industry in the economic crisis, to the place of women's fiction in the canon of modern literature, to the rank of mint chocolate chip ice cream as a favorite Baskin-Robbins flavor.
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Paul Di Filippo
Of the birth of subgenres, there is no end. They arise like bubbles full of miraculous hopes and potentials from the Planckian foam of the canon, inspiring writers new and established alike.
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Megan Follows
What I love is a good role. In the theatre, there is just a canon of extraordinary roles, the quality of character is amazing, but I also love working in front of a camera. It was the first one for me; as a kid I was in front of a camera. I feel at home.
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Henry Louis Gates
You have to have a canon so the next generation can come along and explode it.
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Mary Gordon
'Catholic writer' seems like you have an agenda of evangelization, as if you were somehow influenced in your choice of perspective by dogma or canon law. That has nothing to do with me. I don't have a lot in common with other 'Catholic' writers.
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Eric Mabius
I think that when you've only lived 17 years, you don't have, you haven't had a full canon of experiences, so every moment that you have here feels like the last moment in the world, because you've only had a handful of whatever those moments are.
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Roger Mahony
Canon law itself says for one case of guilt, a priest can be dismissed from the clerical state. One.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANON»

Discover the use of canon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to canon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Canon: The Beautiful Basics of Science
New York Times science writer Natalie Angier argues that this neglected canon should be essential knowledge - like Shakespeare, Beethoven or Picasso - for any cultured person, and The Canon makes these scientific fundamentals both exciting ...
Natalie Angier, 2009
2
Canon EOS 70D: From Snapshots to Great Shots
This book has one goal: to teach Canon EOS 70D owners how to make great shots using their camera.
Nicole S. Young, 2013
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Canon EOS 70D For Dummies
This guide walks you through every feature and all the buttons and dials, then shows you exactly how to take creative control. Ready to get started?
Julie Adair King, 2013
4
Canon EOS Rebel T5i / 700D: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.
Jeff Revell, 2013
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Canon DSLR: The Ultimate Photographer's Guide
Packed with tips from the pros, key workflow solutions and images side by side showing different camera functions, this book is a must have for any Canon shooter. *Learn how to use your Canon gear creatively and effectively to optimize ...
Christopher Grey, 2008
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Canon EOS 5D Digital Field Guide
Make the most of your Canon EOS 5D with the professional advice and tips in this go-anywhere guide.
Charlotte K. Lowrie, 2012
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A Beckett Canon
An indispensable guide to the oeuvre of Samuel Beckett, spanning sixty years
Ruby Cohn, 2001
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Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of ...
Exploring the history of the New Testament text from a theological perspective, Michael Kruger helps Christians understand the facts behind their faith and the legitimacy of the New Testament Scriptures.
Michael J. Kruger, 2012
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An Introduction to Canon Law
This valuable book, which has been updated to reflect changes and adaptations in canon law and new resources in the field, offers an introductory orientation of all of canon law.
James A. Coriden, 2004
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies
Here's how to take control of all your cool camera's features Your Digital Rebel XSi/450D delivers an exciting new way to take pictures, and this book shows you how to make every shot a winner!
Julie Adair King, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term canon is used in the context of the following news items.
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Canon EOS 750D review: Revered mid-ranger
Canon is testing the water with its latest DSLR cameras. The EOS 750D, which updates the earlier 700D mid-ranger from 2013, is also joined ... «Pocket-lint.com, Jul 15»
2
Videk inks agreement with Canon Japan
Videk also received a purchase order for the Canon Japan systems to be shipped ... Canon Japan is part of Canon Inc., which is based Tokyo. «Rochester Business Journal, Jul 15»
3
Community of Canon Solutions America, Inc. Customers Announces …
NEW YORK, July 7, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- thINK, an independent community of Canon Solutions America production print customers, ... «GlobeNewswire, Jul 15»
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Canon 18-135mm STM Zoom: Do-all killer lens for shooting video
Looking for an all-round zoom lens for shooting video? Clint makes the case for the Canon 18-135mm STM zoom lens. Being able to carry ... «Stark Insider, Jul 15»
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Canon refreshes binocular range with the launch of the 12x36 IS III …
Canon today adds two new powerful models to its long-standing binocular range, the 12x36 IS III and 10x30 IS II. Ideal if you're looking for a ... «Al-Bawaba, Jul 15»
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Rev. Canon Michel Belt, rector of St. James Episcopal Church
Parishioner Andrea Griffin, right, of Waterford, hugs Reverend Canon Michel Belt, rector of St. James Episcopal Church in New London, as he ... «theday.com, Jul 15»
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Federal, Indiana authorities raid home of Subway spokesman
Weather: Canon City, CO|Now: 66°|High: |Low: |5-Day Forecast · Cañon City Daily Record. Colorado ..... Canon City Farmer's Market 2015. «Canon City Daily Record, Jul 15»
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Canon EOS 70D DSLR camera among best for shooting video …
Released about two years ago, the 70D is still a through-and-through top flight performer for shooting video. More on that in a moment. I've shot ... «Stark Insider, Jul 15»
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Canon Upgraded At Goldman, Removed From Japan Sell List
"We downgraded Canon to Sell, from Neutral, in December 2013, as we ... However, Canon's share price and its absolute earnings level have ... «Benzinga, Jul 15»
10
Why GoPros Are the Only Camera Worth Buying Right Now
For many, the answer is no—and that shows in camera companies' performance. Nikon's camera sales were down 15% in 2014, Canon's by ... «TIME, Jul 15»

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