adj
Uncommon
autobiographical
aw-tuh-beye-uh-GRAF-ihk-uhl
Autobiographical (adj) means Based on or relating to the story of one's own life. Example: “The novel is loosely autobiographical, drawing on the author's own childhood.”
adj
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Based on or relating to the story of one's own life.
"The novel is loosely autobiographical, drawing on the author's own childhood."
How to use autobiographical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing something based on the writer's own life story.
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- Comparative
- more autobiographical
- Superlative
- most autobiographical
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Etymology
From autobiography plus the adjective suffix -ical.
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What does “autobiographical” mean?
The word “autobiographical” means based on or relating to the story of one's own life. In plain terms, describing something based on the writer's own life story.
How do you pronounce “autobiographical”?
“Autobiographical” is pronounced aw-tuh-beye-uh-GRAF-ihk-uhl (/ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “autobiographical” in a sentence?
Here is “autobiographical” used in a sentence: “The novel is loosely autobiographical, drawing on the author's own childhood.”
What part of speech is “autobiographical”?
“Autobiographical” is an adjective.
Is “autobiographical” a common word?
“Autobiographical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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