psychometry

[ sahy-kom-i-tree ]

noun

1. Psychology. psychometrics.
2. the alleged art or faculty of divining facts concerning an object or a person associated with it, by contact with or proximity to the object.

psychometry

/ saɪˈkɒmɪtrɪ; ˌsaɪkəʊməˈtrɪʃən /

noun

1. measurement and testing of mental states and processes See also psychometrics
2. (in parapsychology) the supposed ability to deduce facts about events by touching objects related to them

Derived Forms

• psychometrician, noun

Other Words From

• psycho·metric psycho·metri·cal adjective
• psy·chom·e·tri·cian [sahy-kom-i-, trish, -, uh, n], psy·chome·trist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychometry¹

First recorded in 1850–55; psycho- + -metry

Example Sentences

Psychometry develops the occultist for still higher clairvoyant powers.

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In Psychometry some object is used in order to bring the occulist "en rapport" with the person or thing associated with it.

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The above incident is typical of this class of psychometry, and many persons have had at least flashes of this phase of the power.

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In this phase of psychometry, all that is needed is a piece of the coal, mineral or metal which has come from the mine.

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The following examples will give a good idea of the Denton experiments, which are typical of this class of psychometry.

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