biographical

adjective

bio·​graph·​i·​cal ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl How to pronounce biographical (audio)
variants or less commonly biographic
ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce biographical (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or constituting biography
2
: consisting of biographies
a biographical dictionary
3
: relating to a list briefly identifying persons
biographical notes
biographically
ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce biographical (audio)
adverb

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Lamb and Well take a more biographical approach rather than dipping heavily into broader cultural conversations. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The government introduced material involving what appeared to be a Mexican passport carrying Tristan Tate’s photograph and biographical information — but bearing the name Vladimir Scorpius. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 By Wednesday morning at Dollywood, the scent of cinnamon bread filled the air and long lines formed at a theater featuring biographical stories narrated by Parton. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The post even garnered a series of blue heart emojis from Troye Sivan, Kidman’s costar in the 2018 biographical drama Boy Erased. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biographical

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of biographical was in 1714

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“Biographical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biographical. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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