antigraphy

/ˌæntɪˈɡræfi/ or /ænˈtɪɡrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

A study or record of the history of printed books

“The rare book collection contained valuable examples of antigraphy from the 15th century.”

2. noun

A descriptive account of the characteristics or features of something, especially a written work

“The professor’s lectures on the novel were a form of antigraphy, analyzing its various themes and motifs.”

Synonyms

  • bibliography
  • bibliology

Antonyms

  • illiteracy