What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
discanonized
Example
The author's controversial statements led to his works being discanonized by the literary community. [discanonized: verb]
Example
The church discanonized the heretical texts, declaring them unfit for religious study. [discanonized: past tense]
decanonize
Example
The council voted to de-canonize the disputed text, removing it from the official list of religious scriptures. [decanonize: verb]
Example
The author's controversial statements led to his works being de-canonized by the literary community. [decanonized: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Decanonize is more commonly used than discanonized in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between discanonized and decanonize?
Both words are formal and are typically used in academic, religious, or literary contexts.
