autographal
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/ˌɔtəˈɡræfəl/
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/ˌɔːtəˈɡræfəl/
written by oneself
Etymology
'autographal' originates from English, formed from 'autograph' + the adjective-forming suffix '-al'; 'autograph' comes from Greek 'autographos', where 'autos' meant 'self' and 'graphein' meant 'to write'.
'autographal' was formed in English by attaching the Latin/French-derived suffix '-al' to the noun 'autograph' (itself from Greek 'autographos'), producing the adjective meaning 'relating to an autograph' or 'in one's own handwriting'.
Initially based on Greek meaning 'written by oneself', it has retained the core sense into modern English as 'written in the author's own hand' or 'relating to an autograph'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
written in the author's own handwriting; autographic.
The letter was autographal, written in the poet's own hand.
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Adjective 2
relating to or characteristic of an autograph (something bearing a signature or handwritten note).
The museum displayed several autographal documents from the 18th century.
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