biograficzne

Biograficzne is a Polish adjective meaning biographical or relating to a biography. It describes information, texts, or works that concern the life of a person, rather than fictional or general topics. It is commonly used in phrases such as dane biograficzne (biographical data), artykuł biograficzny (biographical article), or życiorys biograficzny (biographical sketch).

Etymology and form: The term is derived from biografia, which comes from Greek bios (life) and graphein (to write). The suffix -iczny forms adjectives that denote a relation to the root concept. In Polish, biograficzny is the masculine form, biograficzna is feminine, and biograficzne is neuter or plural, used to agree with the noun they modify (for example, dane biograficzne).

Usage and contexts: In academic, journalistic, and archival contexts, biograficzne materials document a person’s life, including birth date, place of birth, education, career, and notable achievements. The adjective appears in catalogs, indexes, and databases organized around biographical information. In media, a biograficzny film or biograficzny materiał refers to works that depict real-life figures, such as biographies, portraits, or documentaries.

See also: Related terms include biografia (biography), życiorys (life story or résumé), and dane osobowe (personal data). The field of biografistyka or biografistyka naukowa encompasses studies focused on life-writing and biographical methods.