graphology
Americannoun
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the study of handwriting, especially when regarded as an expression of the writer's character, personality, abilities, etc.
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Linguistics. the study of systems of writing; grammatology.
noun
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the study of handwriting, esp to analyse the writer's character
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linguistics the study of writing systems
Other Word Forms
- graphologic adjective
- graphological adjective
- graphologist noun
Etymology
Origin of graphology
Vocabulary lists containing graphology
Example Sentences
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Some people think we can do personality evaluations from a person’s handwriting, which is graphology, but it’s not a valid science.
From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2018
Maria Konnikova returns to look at a tool prosecutors have used for decades: handwriting analysis, or graphology.
From Slate • Jul. 19, 2017
These days, of course, graphology slumps next to astrology and crystal healing on the shelves of pseudoscience.
From Slate • Jan. 11, 2013
But the new law is a boon for firms that offer two other character tests: pencil-and-paper quizzes and graphology, or handwriting analysis.
From Time Magazine Archive
I did not stop to study the writing, for the contents of the letter were more fascinating than even Kennedy's new science of graphology.
From The Treasure-Train by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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