Biographic: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'biographic' is derived from the root 'bio-' which comes from the Greek word 'bios,' meaning life, and 'graphic,' stemming from the Greek 'grapho,' meaning to write. Therefore, biographic essentially denotes writing about life. It emerged in the English language during the 19th century as a part of a growing interest in personal narratives and historical accounts of individuals. This period saw an increase in the publication of biographies, leading to a greater demand for literature that chronicled personal histories. The adjective 'biographic' is fundamentally linked to the field of biographical writing, which encompasses both factual recounting and narrative storytelling of a person's life events, their impact, and legacy. The exploration of biographic material has shaped our understanding of influential figures throughout history.

This word's position of #33,304 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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