Autogramm

The German word "Autogramm" is a noun that means "autograph".

• It is made up of two Greek-derived parts:
  • "Auto-" meaning "self"
  • "-gramm" meaning "writing" or "letter"

So, "Autogramm" literally means "self-writing," referring to a person's own handwritten signature or a note.

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Similar words:

• Unterschrift (signature)
• Signatur (signature)
• Widmung (dedication or inscription)

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Differences:

• Autogramm typically refers to a signature given to fans (celebrity autograph), often with a personal touch.
• Unterschrift is a general term for any formal signature (e.g., legal documents).
• Widmung involves a written dedication, often longer than just a signature.