autographical
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/ˌɔtəˈɡræfɪkəl/
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/ˌɔːtəˈɡræfɪk(ə)l/
written by oneself
Etymology
'autographical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'autographos', where 'auto-' meant 'self' and 'graphō' meant 'to write'.
'autographical' developed via Late Latin/Medieval Latin forms such as 'autographicus' from Greek 'autographos' and was adopted into English as the adjective formed from 'autograph'.
Initially it meant 'self-written' or 'written by one's own hand'; over time its use broadened to mean both 'relating to autographs/signatures' and 'autobiographical' (relating to a person's own life account).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or consisting of an autograph; written in the author's own handwriting or signed by the author.
She kept an autographical letter in a frame on her desk.
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Adjective 2
pertaining to material that is self-written or autobiographical in nature (often used to describe texts or passages that reflect the author's own life).
Parts of the novel are autographical, drawing on the author's early life.
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Last updated: 2025/11/25 19:40