Biobibliographical

/ˌbaɪoʊˌbɪbliəˈɡræfɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or employing methods of biographical bibliography; describing research that combines life history with comprehensive documentation of sources.

Etymology

From biobibliographic + -al (adjective suffix). The fuller adjectival form, used to emphasize the scholarly rigor of biographical research documentation.

Kelly Says

A biobibliographical study is basically the ultimate biography—it doesn't just tell you about someone's life, it shows you every single source proving every single claim, making it unchallengeable.

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