Autograph
Definition
A handwritten signature, short text, or dedication written by a person's own hand (especially a prominent personality from arts, sports, or science), offered as a memento or token of esteem. As an adjective, the term designates a manuscript, document, or letter written entirely by the author themselves, guaranteeing its historical authenticity.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Autograph
- Holographic
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular plural forms, or variable adjective adjusting across standard boundaries. |
| Formation | Borrowed from French 'autographe', rooted in Greek roots 'autos' (self) and 'graphein' (to write). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.u.to.ˈɡraf] |
| Source | Lexicon of Philological Analysis, Paleography, and Cultural Studies |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Sute de fani entuziasmați au așteptat în fața teatrului timp de două ore pentru a obține un autograf de la actorul principal.
EN: Hundreds of enthusiastic fans waited outside the theater for two hours to obtain an autograph from the lead actor.
RO: Muzeul Național a achiziționat o scrisoare autografă de o valoare inestimabilă, trimisă de domnitor în timpul exilului.
EN: The National Museum acquired a priceless autograph letter sent by the ruler during his exile.
RO: Scriitorul a oferit un autograf personalizat pe prima pagină a noului său roman lansat la târgul de carte.
EN: The writer offered a personalized autograph on the first page of his new novel launched at the book fair.
Idioms & Phrases
Sesiune de autografe / Autograph session / book signing event
RO: Eveniment cultural organizat în cadrul căruia un autor sau o celebritate semnează exemplare din opera sa pentru public.
EN: A cultural event organized during which an author or celebrity signs copies of their work for the public.
Manuscris autograf / Autograph manuscript / holographic manuscript
RO: Document literar sau istoric redactat integral de mâna scriitorului, esențial pentru cercetările filologice.
EN: A literary or historical document written entirely by the writer's hand, essential for philological research.
Vânător de autografe / Autograph hunter / autograph collector
RO: Persoană pasionată care colecționează semnăturile olografe ale oamenilor celebri, urmărindu-i la evenimente publice.
EN: A passionate person who collects the handwritten signatures of famous people, pursuing them at public events.
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