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canon vs enigma canon

enigma canon vs canon

canon and enigma canon both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canon Yes No No No
enigma canon Yes No No No
As nouns, enigma canon is a hyponym of canon; that is, enigma canon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than canon:
  • canon: a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
  • enigma canon: a canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries)
Other hyponyms of canon include enigmatic canon, enigmatical canon, riddle canon.
canon (noun) enigma canon (noun)
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy a canon in which the entrances of successive parts were indicated by cryptic symbols and devices (popular in the 15th and 16th centuries)
a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired
a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
Difference between canon and enigma canon

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