canonization
/ˈkanən/(
canonical, canonically,
canons)NOUNA word to describe something that is true to the original story.Things considered “canon” are basically considered “true” (in the story).-Similar Words:Not Canon; Something that isn’t true to the original story.
Head-Canon; Usually used when someone creates their own AU (Alternate Universe), and adds their own “canon” part in their story.Usually describes fiction.Often confused with “cannon”.Can be used in sentences as;
Canonically
by Slymeball on Jan 26, 2021 08:24:18
Canon
by Kathy on Oct 04, 2003 09:58:10
In slang, a word used by those who
write fanfiction. It refers to the
original body of work that the fanfiction came from.
canonical
by khiddy on Jun 02, 2004 15:01:10
The real deal; a piece that is widely recognized as a genuine member of the body of work (
oeuvre) of a given artist/writer/
composer; a standard by which all others are compared.
Example:
I just finished reading the "canonical
list of
auto plurals" on manofleisure.us
canon
by gunslingergirlvy_c_e on Oct 07, 2007 18:30:54
A piece of work -usually in reference to literature- that was written by the original
author. Spin-offs,
fan fiction, and any work not written by the original author of that fictional universe is considered
non-canon.
Example:
I got sad at the end of
Rurouni Kenshin: Seisouhen. Good thing it took out a lot of chunks from the original plot and wasn't written by
Nobuhiro Watsuki, or else it would have been considered canon. :D
~~~~~~~~
Oh my GOD that
Naruto fan fiction SUCKED! Thank God it wasn't canon.
canonical
by mkalo on Jun 04, 2004 11:20:10
The standard form of a mathmematical
equation that can be written in many ways, making it easier to
compare to other forms of the same equation.
Canonization
by de Frosting le Lobster on Sep 25, 2010 10:39:19
1. A process where worthy people are endowed among the canon of
saints.
2. The murdering of Jedi
Knights by force of millions of
Stormtroopers.
Example:
1.
All saints are accepted into the canon of saints through a process known as
canonization.
2. All the Jedi were hunted down and destroyed by millions of
Stormtroopers through a process known as canonization.
Canon
by meimeiriver on Sep 17, 2011 22:52:10
A term used especially within gaming communties to
differentiate between the official storyline (=
canon) and everything which is not, like
fanfiction, fanvids, etc.
Example:
"A lot of people consider
Chell to be the daughter of Cave &
Caroline, but it's by no means
canon."
Canon
by the new bat girl on Jan 03, 2006 09:12:23
default pairings, often used to describe pairings in
fanfiction that are
claimed to be obvious. in other words, a couple that is heavily promoted or suggested in the show.
Example:
Jaden/
Syrus is almost as canon to
shonen fans as Jaden/Alexis is to het fans.
Canon
by Aderyn W. on Jun 13, 2011 23:20:20