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uncanonical

/uhn-kuh-non-i-kuhl/US // ˌʌn kəˈnɒn ɪ kəl //

非正统的,非正统,非正宗的,非经典

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : not in accordance with canons or rules.
    • : not belonging to the canon of Scripture.

Examples

  • If, on the contrary, he does feel the peculiar, unclassic attraction of the author he may or may not enjoy the uncanonical books.

  • Mr. O'Connell, alarmed at the import of a command so fatal, pronounced the rescript "uncanonical."

  • His view of the importance of merely canonical prohibitions is illustrated by his own uncanonical marriage.

  • It is a striking passage; and there are many such in the uncanonical books.

  • A harp, and other matters of a very uncanonical appearance, were also visible when this dark recess was opened.