Canonical and Nonstandard

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Canonical adjective - Conforming to orthodox or recognized rules.

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Nonstandard is an antonym for canonical.

Nearby Words: canon, canonization, canonize

Nonstandard adjective - Not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence.

Usage example: a nonstandard text

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Canonical is an antonym for nonstandard.

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Nonstandard and Canonical. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/canonical/nonstandard

Canonical & Nonstandard. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/canonical/nonstandard>.

Nonstandard or Canonical. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/canonical/nonstandard.

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