autobiographic

UK: ˌɔːtəbaɪəˈɡræfɪk | US: ˌɔːtoʊbaɪəˈɡræfɪk

Definition

  1. adj. relating to or in the style of an autobiography (a written account of one's own life).

Structure
auto <self, from Greek *autos*>bio <life, from Greek *bios*>graphic <writing, from Greek *graphikos*>
Etymology

The word "autobiographic" combines three Greek-derived morphemes:

  1. auto- (self) reflects the subject’s personal perspective.
  2. -bio- (life) anchors the narrative in lived experience.
  3. -graphic (writing) denotes the act of recording.
    Originally coined in the early 19th century, it mirrors the structure of "autobiography" with an adjectival suffix (-ic), emphasizing the self-documented nature of the content.
Examples

  1. Her autobiographic novel reveals intimate details of her childhood.

  2. The film blends fictional elements with autobiographic storytelling.

  3. His essays often take an autobiographic tone, drawing from personal struggles.

  4. Critics praised the autobiographic authenticity of her memoir.

  5. The artist’s paintings are deeply autobiographic, reflecting her emotional journey.