Apographical

/ˌæpəɡˈræfɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to apographs or the nature of copied documents; describing a text that is a copy rather than the original.

Etymology

From apograph + -ical (compound adjective suffix). This is the most formal variant of the adjective forms, often used in academic discourse.

Kelly Says

When scholars say a text has only 'apographical evidence,' they're essentially saying 'we're working with a copy's copy,' which adds uncertainty but also makes the survival of texts through the centuries even more remarkable.

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