enigmatic canon
noun
Simple meaning
A canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehnihgmatihkkanuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnɪɡˈmætɪkˈkænən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries)
Used this way, enigmatic canon is a specialist word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Clinical and detached
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
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