biographical  /ˌbaɪ ə ˈɡræ fɪ kəl/ ? Meaning of "biographical"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) of or relating to or being biography

Usage(s):

  1. To produce his new edition, he spent four tireless years writing to authorities the world over to verify birth and death dates and fill in biographical lacunae.
  2. Yet biographical trauma, even when packed with celebrities, cannot account for Marilyn's enduring stature as a goddess and postage stamp.
  3. Watch biographical spot here and read script here.

Quotes

  1. Presenting the Home Ministry's report card for the month of February in the national capital, Chidambaram said: "The biographical details of about 85 lakh persons and the biometric details of about 33 lakh persons have been collected so far."
    on Mar 2, 2010 By: P Chidambaram Source: Oneindia

  2. "John McCain has enormous biographical appeal as a consequence of hisservice to our country," Obama said. "But the fact is that he has tetheredhimself to Bush policies, both foreign and domestic. And I think the Americanpeople, particularly...
    on Feb 2, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: Chicago Tribune

  3. "Narayan's insight, biographical writing style and deeply humane humour not only influenced me as a writer, but gave me immense pleasure as a reader. I am deeply indebted to him. In fact, it's he who is behind all my achievements as an author,"...
    on Jan 29, 2009 By: Alexander McCall Smith Source: Thaindian.com (blog)

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