Calligraphical

/ˌkælɪˈɡræfɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternative, older form of 'calligraphic' meaning relating to or characteristic of the art of beautiful handwriting.

Etymology

From calligraphy with the suffix '-ical' (an earlier variant of '-ic'). This form appears in older English texts but is now largely replaced by the simpler 'calligraphic'.

Kelly Says

English used to love adding '-ical' endings (like 'poetical' or 'musical'), but gradually preferred the shorter '-ic' versions—'calligraphical' survived longer in specialized texts than in everyday speech.

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