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Autobiographical Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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autobiographical

au-to-bi-o-graph-i-cal

🇺🇸 /ˌɔtəˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfɪkəɫ/ · 🇬🇧 /ˌɔːtəʊbˌaɪəɡɹˈæfɪkəl/

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

writing

Relating to or in the style of an autobiography; self-revealing.

Synonyms

personal, reflective, self-revealing.

Examples of usage

  • It was an autobiographical novel, based on the author's own experiences.
  • Her paintings are deeply autobiographical, reflecting her personal struggles and triumphs.

Translations

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Quick facts about “autobiographical”

Autobiographical is a 7-syllable adjective (au-to-bi-o-graph-i-cal). It is pronounced /ˌɔtəˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfɪkəɫ/ in American English and /ˌɔːtəʊbˌaɪəɡɹˈæfɪkəl/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #13,761 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'autobiographical'

The term 'autobiographical' originated from the combination of 'auto-' meaning self and 'biography' meaning a written account of someone's life. The concept of autobiographical writing has been present throughout history, with famous examples such as 'The Confessions' by Saint Augustine and 'The Diary of Anne Frank'. Autobiographical works provide insight into the personal experiences and reflections of the author, offering a unique perspective on their life.


Rhymes

Autobiographical rhymes with typographical, geographical, biographical and graphical.

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Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,761, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.