C1 noun Literarisch

autographhood

/ˌɔː.tə.ɡræf.hʊd/

The state, quality, or condition of being an autograph or a handwritten original document. It refers to the status of a text or signature as having been personally inscribed by the individual it is attributed to.

Beispiele

3 von 5
1

I checked the book for its autographhood before buying it at the garage sale to ensure the signature was real.

I checked the book for its autographhood before buying it at the garage sale to ensure the signature was real.

2

The curator meticulously verified the autographhood of the newly discovered manuscript before putting it on display.

The curator meticulously verified the autographhood of the newly discovered manuscript before putting it on display.

3

I'm not sure about this signed baseball's autographhood, but it's a great souvenir regardless.

I'm not sure about this signed baseball's autographhood, but it's a great souvenir regardless.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
autographhood
Verb
autograph
Adverb
autographically
Adjektiv
autographic
Verwandt
autograph
💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'manhood' or 'childhood'—the state of being a man or child. 'Autographhood' is simply the 'state of being a real autograph'.

Schnelles Quiz

The auctioneer could not sell the letter because its ______ could not be definitively proven by the experts.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: autographhood

Beispiele

1

I checked the book for its autographhood before buying it at the garage sale to ensure the signature was real.

everyday

I checked the book for its autographhood before buying it at the garage sale to ensure the signature was real.

2

The curator meticulously verified the autographhood of the newly discovered manuscript before putting it on display.

formal

The curator meticulously verified the autographhood of the newly discovered manuscript before putting it on display.

3

I'm not sure about this signed baseball's autographhood, but it's a great souvenir regardless.

informal

I'm not sure about this signed baseball's autographhood, but it's a great souvenir regardless.

4

In literary criticism, the transition from scribal culture to autographhood marks a shift in the perception of authorial intent.

academic

In literary criticism, the transition from scribal culture to autographhood marks a shift in the perception of authorial intent.

5

Our legal department requires a certificate of autographhood for all celebrity endorsements used in the campaign.

business

Our legal department requires a certificate of autographhood for all celebrity endorsements used in the campaign.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
autographhood
Verb
autograph
Adverb
autographically
Adjektiv
autographic
Verwandt
autograph

Häufige Kollokationen

verify autographhood verify autographhood
establish autographhood establish autographhood
guarantee autographhood guarantee autographhood
doubt the autographhood doubt the autographhood
claim of autographhood claim of autographhood

Häufige Phrasen

quest for autographhood

quest for autographhood

proof of autographhood

proof of autographhood

aura of autographhood

aura of autographhood

Wird oft verwechselt mit

autographhood vs autobiography

An autobiography is a written account of one's own life, whereas autographhood is the state of being a handwritten original.

autographhood vs authenticity

Authenticity is a general term for being genuine; autographhood specifically refers to the genuineness of handwriting.

📝

Nutzungshinweise

This is a rare, technical term used primarily in philately, rare book collecting, and art history. It uses the suffix '-hood' to denote a status or condition, similar to 'neighborhood' or 'childhood'.

⚠️

Häufige Fehler

Learners may mistake this for 'autographing,' which is the act of signing, whereas 'autographhood' is the abstract state of being an original signature.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'manhood' or 'childhood'—the state of being a man or child. 'Autographhood' is simply the 'state of being a real autograph'.

📖

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'autographos' (written with one's own hand) combined with the Old English suffix '-hood' (denoting state, condition, or character).

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often follows verbs of verification (verify, confirm, establish) preceded by the definite article 'the' or possessive pronouns
🌍

Kultureller Kontext

The concept became prominent during the 19th-century rise of celebrity culture, where the 'hand' of the author became a relic of personal connection.

Schnelles Quiz

The auctioneer could not sell the letter because its ______ could not be definitively proven by the experts.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: autographhood

Ähnliche Wörter

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

War das hilfreich?
Noch keine Kommentare. Sei der Erste, der seine Gedanken teilt!

Starte kostenlos mit dem Sprachenlernen

Kostenlos Loslegen