When the word 'polysyllabic' is itself polysyllabic, it functions autologically as a linguistic curiosity.

Many linguists point out that 'autological' is autological, since it denotes words or adjectives that possess the property they describe.

Linguists often debate whether autologies offer clearer insight into meaning because they refer to themselves.

His interest in autology led him to keep a detailed diary analyzing his habits and beliefs.

The surgeon preferred autologous tissue grafts to minimize the risk of immune rejection.

To minimize immune rejection, the surgeons implanted the cultured cells autologously into the patient's damaged tissue.