Meaning & use
canonically
In a way that is consistent with an accepted set of rules, texts, or official body of work.
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Fans debated whether the new film was canonically part of the original trilogy.
The character's backstory was never canonically confirmed by the original author.
A note on using this word
Canonically is common both in religious contexts, referring to church law, and in fan culture, referring to officially recognized story details.
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