Canonicalness

/kəˈnɑːnɪkəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being canonical, official, or according to established rules.

Etymology

From canonical plus -ness suffix (which forms abstract nouns). It expresses the abstract quality of conforming to canons or standards.

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The 'canonicalness' of Shakespeare's works in English literature is undeniable—they're the gold standard against which other plays are measured.

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