/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.”