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authorism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Authorship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, uncountable

Examples

  • Authorism of the work is ascribed to Cicero.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A habit or practice of an author.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • My publisher put up with my authorisms.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From author + -ism.