dactylography

[dak-tuh-log-ruh-fee]

noun

1. the study of fingerprints for purposes of identification.

dactylography

/ dækˌtɪləˈɡræfɪk, ˌdæktɪˈlɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the scientific study of fingerprints for purposes of identification

Other Word Forms

• dactylographer noun
• dactylographic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dactylography¹

First recorded in 1880–85; dactylo- + -graphy

Example Sentences

But even if Edith did know shorthand, she'd be eternally occupied with the dactylography—as I suppose he'd call it—of Laurence's apostolic successes—there's another note I might make.

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