Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Written in the author's own handwriting: Pertaining to or being a document, signature, or manuscript that is handwritten by the original author or creator, not copied or printed.

Usage

The adjective "autographic" is used to describe original handwritten materials, especially to emphasize their authenticity and direct connection to the author. It is a formal term often found in contexts like historical documentation, manuscript studies, and art authentication.

Examples

• The library acquired an autographic letter from the famous novelist, penned in her distinctive cursive.
• The value of the manuscript lies in its autographic nature, proving it was drafted by the composer himself.
• Collectors seek autographic signatures, not printed reproductions.

Advanced Usage

• Autographic record: An original handwritten account or document.
  • The explorer's autographic record of his journey provided invaluable firsthand details.
• Autographic testimony: Evidence in the form of an original handwritten statement.
  • The court considered the autographic testimony found in the diary to be compelling evidence.

Variants and Related Words

• Autograph (noun/verb): A signature handwritten by a famous person; to sign one's name.
  • Noun: She asked the author for his autograph.
  • Verb: The quarterback autographed the football for the young fan.
• Autographical (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as "autographic."

Synonyms

• Holographic: Written wholly in the handwriting of the author.
• Manuscript: Handwritten, as opposed to printed (can be used as a noun for the document itself).

Notes on Meaning

"Autographic" specifically refers to the physical act of handwriting by the author. It does not describe the content's style or the author's personality (which would be "autobiographical"). Its primary use is to denote authenticity and originality in a document's creation.

Adjective

1. written in the author's own handwriting