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Idiograph vs Autograph - What's the difference?

idiograph | autograph |

As nouns the difference between idiograph and autograph

is that idiograph is a mark or signature peculiar to an individual while autograph is a person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.

As an adjective autograph is

written in the author’s own handwriting.

As a verb autograph is

to sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book etc.

idiograph

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A mark or signature peculiar to an individual.
  • autograph

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
  • A manuscript in the author’s handwriting.
  • Synonyms

    * signature, inscription * original

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Written in the author’s own handwriting.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book etc
  • To write something in one's own handwriting