Authorial Meaning
/ɔːˈθɔːriəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, coming from, or typical of an author (especially of books)
Sentence Examples
The authorial intent was unclear.
The authorial voice was strong.
The writer maintained a unique authorial voice throughout the entire book.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The professor analyzed the ____ voice in the novelist's early works.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The stylistic choices in the book reflect the writer's deep ____ voice.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English author Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisder. Old French -ialder. Middle English -ial English -ial English authorial From author + -ial.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The professor analyzed the ____ voice in the novelist's early works.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The stylistic choices in the book reflect the writer's deep ____ voice.