psy·chom·e·try (s -k m  -tr )n. 1. See psychometrics. 2. The ability or art of divining information about people or events associated with an object solely by touching or being near to it. |
psychometry [saɪˈkɒmɪtrɪ]
n Psychol
1. (Psychology) measurement and testing of mental states and processes See also psychometrics
2. (Psychology) (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Alternative Belief Systems) (in parapsychology) the supposed ability to deduce facts about events by touching objects related to them
psychometrician [ˌsaɪkəʊməˈtrɪʃən], psychometrist n
psy•chom•e•try (saɪˈkɒm ɪ tri)
n.
2. the alleged ability to divine facts concerning a person or associated object by means of contact with or proximity to the object.
[1850–55]
psy`cho•met′ric, psy`cho•met′ri•cal, adj.
psy•chom′e•trist, n.
psychometrics, psychometry
the measurement of mental traits, abilities, and processes. — psychometrist, n. — psychometric, adj.
See also: Psychology
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | psychometry - any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life |
Translations
psychometry
n → Psychometrie f
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