graphology

[ gra-fol-uh-jee ]

/ græˈfɒl ə dʒi /

the study of handwriting, especially when regarded as an expression of the writer's character, personality, abilities, etc.

Linguistics. the study of systems of writing; grammatology.

Origin of graphology

First recorded in 1875–80; grapho- + -logy

graph·o·log·ic

[graf-uh-loj-ik] /ˌgræf əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, graph·o·log·i·cal, adjective graph·ol·o·gist, noun

Graphology enables us to read the character of a person in the hand-writing which he produces.

A Fleece of Gold |Charles Stewart Given
Graphology, for instance, is naturally related to the functional action and to the characteristics of the hand itself.

Pedagogical Anthropology |Maria Montessori
Anyone who understands Graphology can tell by simply examining your handwriting just what sort of a person you are.

Magic |Ellis Stanyon
In this study, as in that of graphology and chiromancy, a deductive power of mind is required.

The Influence of the Stars |Rosa Baughan

Graphology cards are an idea of the moment, and seem likely to prove more than a passing fad.

Dinners and Luncheons |Paul Pierce

graphology

/ (ɡræˈfɒlədʒɪ) /

the study of handwriting, esp to analyse the writer's character

linguistics the study of writing systems

graphologic (ˌɡræfəˈlɒdʒɪk) or graphological, adjective graphologist, noun