biographical

adjective bio·graph·i·cal \ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl\

: relating to or telling the story of a real person's life

Full Definition of BIOGRAPHICAL

: of, relating to, or constituting biography

: consisting of biographies <a biographical dictionary>

: relating to a list briefly identifying persons <biographical notes>

— bio·graph·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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bio·graph·i·cal also bio·graph·ic \-fik\

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BIOGRAPHICAL Defined for Kids

adjective bio·graph·i·cal \ˌbī-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl\

: of or relating to an account of a real person's life <a biographical essay>

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