/ˈkanən/
(canonical, canonically, canons)
NOUN
A 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;
“George was not a canon character is the series, but they used it in their AU, regardless.”
“My AU was not canon to
the original plot in the movie, but I think people will
like this spin on the story.”
“They had made their own head-canon, where Lucy had survived
the explosion.”