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graphology
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gra·phol·o·gy  (gr-fl-j)
n.
The study of handwriting, especially when employed as a means of analyzing character.

[Greek graph, writing; see graphic + -logy.]

grapho·logi·cal (grf-lj-kl) adj.
gra·pholo·gist n.

graphology [græˈfɒlədʒɪ]
n
1. (Psychology) the study of handwriting, esp to analyse the writer's character
2. (Linguistics) Linguistics the study of writing systems
graphologic  [ˌgræfəˈlɒdʒɪk], graphological adj
graphologist  n

graphology
1. a form of divination involving analysis of handwriting. Also graptomancy.
2. a technique of personality analysis involving the examination of handwriting.
See also: Divination
the study of handwriting, especially as regarded as an expression of character. Cf. graphanalysis. — graphologist, n.graphologic, graphological, adj.
See also: Writing
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.graphology - the study of handwriting (especially as an indicator of the writer's character or disposition)
discipline, field of study, subject area, subject field, bailiwick, subject, field, study - a branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"
Translations
graphology [græˈfɒlədʒɪ] Ngrafología f
graphology [græˈfɒlədʒi] ngraphologie f
graph paper n (gen)papier m quadrillé; (in millimetres)papier m millimétré
graphology
nGrafologie f, → Handschriftendeutung f
graphology [græˈfɒlədʒɪ] ngrafologia
graphology [græˈfɒlədʒɪ] ngrafologia


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