graphology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of handwriting, especially as a means of analyzing a person's character.
  2. A system of handwriting.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹæˈfɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-graphology.wav /ɡɹæˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Word forms

graphology graphologies

Etymology

From French graphologie, coined by Jean-Hippolyte Michon from Ancient Greek γραφή (graphḗ, “writing”) + French -logie (“study of”). By surface analysis, grapho- + -logy.

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