1. relating to or characteristic of an author or the act of writing
Usage: literary criticism; academic

Examples

• The professor discussed the authorial intent behind the novel’s ambiguous ending.
• Her authorial voice became more confident with each published work.
• The critic questioned whether authorial biography should influence interpretation.
• Students analyzed the authorial techniques used in the short story.
• The authorial presence was subtle but unmistakable throughout the text.
• His authorial style evolved significantly over his career.