graphology
the study of handwriting, especially when regarded as an expression of the writer's character, personality, abilities, etc.
Linguistics. the study of systems of writing; grammatology.
Origin of graphology
1Other words from graphology
- graph·o·log·ic [graf-uh-loj-ik], /ˌgræf əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, graph·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- graph·ol·o·gist, noun
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How to use graphology in a sentence
The Vatican uses graphology to examine the lives of candidates for sainthood.
For Presidential Hopefuls, the Handwriting Says It All | Sheila Kurtz | January 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAnyone who understands graphology can tell by simply examining your handwriting just what sort of a person you are.
Magic | Ellis Stanyongraphology cards are an idea of the moment, and seem likely to prove more than a passing fad.
Dinners and Luncheons | Paul Piercegraphology, for instance, is naturally related to the functional action and to the characteristics of the hand itself.
Pedagogical Anthropology | Maria Montessorigraphology enables us to read the character of a person in the hand-writing which he produces.
A Fleece of Gold | Charles Stewart Given
In this study, as in that of graphology and chiromancy, a deductive power of mind is required.
The Influence of the Stars | Rosa Baughan
British Dictionary definitions for graphology
/ (ɡræˈfɒlədʒɪ) /
the study of handwriting, esp to analyse the writer's character
linguistics the study of writing systems
Derived forms of graphology
- graphologic (ˌɡræfəˈlɒdʒɪk) or graphological, adjective
- graphologist, noun
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