Tags:
  1. Anaspiringauthor

    Anaspiringauthor Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2017
    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    4

    Use of the Word "Autobiographical"

    Discussion in 'Word Mechanics' started by Anaspiringauthor, Jul 29, 2017.

    Hi, I may or may not be overthinking this, but I'd like to double-check anyway. Whenever I hear the word "autobiographical" it's in reference to someone else's (autobiographical) work. When talking in the first-person, is it still grammatically acceptable (although maybe not optimal) to use the word "autobiographical?" E.g., "Let me get some quick autobiographical information out of the way," after which I'd go on to say a whole bunch of stuff about myself. By definition, I think autobiographical (rather than plain "biographical") is a better fit considering it's information about me. Given those two options, what do you think?

    —Thank you
     
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2017
  2. The Dapper Hooligan

    The Dapper Hooligan (V) ( ;,,;) (v) Contributor

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2017
    Messages:
    5,864
    Likes Received:
    10,738
    Location:
    The great white north.
    Autobiographical and biographical generally only refers to written information about a person. Biographical meaning, "I wrote about this persons life story," whereas autobiographical means, "I wrote my life story," nd autobiographical information would generally refer information about your actual written autobiography. Title, publisher, etc. How you're using it works, but it seems like, "Let's get some quick information about me out of the way," would be easier and less confusing.
     
    Cave Troll likes this.
  3. Cave Troll

    Cave Troll It's Coffee O'clock everywhere. Contributor

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17,922
    Likes Received:
    27,173
    Location:
    Where cushions are comfy, and straps hold firm.
    You have it figured out. :)
     
  4. big soft moose

    big soft moose An Admoostrator Admin Staff Supporter Contributor Community Volunteer

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Messages:
    22,566
    Likes Received:
    25,882
    Location:
    East devon/somerset border
    tbh it might me more natural to say "let me introduce myself"
     
    jannert likes this.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice