# biographical

/ˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfɪkəɫ/ (US) · /bˌaɪəɡɹˈæfɪkəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/biographical
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

relating to the facts of a person's life. You use this word for books, articles, or details that tell someone's story.

For teachers: relating to or containing a detailed account of a person's life. Typically used attributively before nouns such as 'details', 'information', or 'film'.

## Examples

- She wrote a short biographical note for the program.
- The museum displayed biographical sketches of the artists alongside their paintings.
- The documentary relied on biographical archives to reconstruct the politician's early years with surprising accuracy.

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