Autobiographical ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Autobiographical ( adjective )

Relating to or being a self-written account of one's life experiences.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words 'autós' meaning 'self' and 'bios' meaning 'life'. the word was first used in the mid-19th century to describe works of literature that depict the author's own life experiences.

Examples:

1. The book 'The Diary of a Young Girl' is considered to be an autobiographical novel.
2. He gave a lecture on the autobiographical nature of his poetry.
3. Her latest album is said to be heavily autobiographical, drawing on her personal struggles and triumphs.
4. The film 'Moonlight' is an autobiographical tale of a young black man growing up in Miami.
5. The famous painter wrote an autobiographical account of his life and works.

(As a noun)

Autobiographical ( noun )

Relating to or being a self-written account of one's life experiences.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words 'autós' meaning 'self' and 'bios' meaning 'life'. the word was first used in the mid-19th century to describe works of literature that depict the author's own life experiences.

Examples:

1. The book 'The Diary of a Young Girl' is considered to be an autobiographical novel.
2. He gave a lecture on the autobiographical nature of his poetry.
3. Her latest album is said to be heavily autobiographical, drawing on her personal struggles and triumphs.
4. The film 'Moonlight' is an autobiographical tale of a young black man growing up in Miami.
5. The famous painter wrote an autobiographical account of his life and works.