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graphologist

 

[ˌɡræf.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪst ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

handwriting analysis

A graphologist is a person who specializes in the analysis and interpretation of handwriting. They believe that the way one writes can reveal aspects of a person's personality and characteristics. This field falls under the broader category of graphology, which is the study of handwriting and its psychological implications. Graphologists utilize various techniques to evaluate handwriting patterns, slants, and strokes to draw conclusions about the writer's character. Their assessments are often used in contexts such as employment screenings, personal development, and psychological assessments.

Synonyms

handwriting analyst, script analyst.

Examples of usage

  • The graphologist analyzed the applicant's handwriting for personality traits.
  • She consulted a graphologist to understand her friend's subtle character differences.
  • Graphologists often work in forensic analysis to evaluate signatures.
  • After taking a course in graphology, he became interested in handwriting analysis as a career.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term comes from the Greek 'grapho', meaning 'to write', and 'logia', meaning 'study' or 'discourse'.
  • It has been used since the early 20th century, gaining popularity with the rise of psychology and personality analysis.

Psychology

  • Some believe that the size, shape, and slant of letters can reveal traits like emotional stability or creativity.
  • Graphology is sometimes used in hiring processes, although its scientific validity is debated among psychologists.

Pop Culture

  • Graphologists have appeared in various TV shows and movies, often portrayed as quirky characters with mystical abilities to read people.
  • Famous figures, including Agatha Christie, have been referenced to employ graphology in their character development.

Literature

  • Some authors use graphology in their works to add depth to characters, revealing subtle insights into their personalities.
  • Writing style analysis has been a topic in literary criticism, exploring how individual handwriting reflects a writer's unique voice.

Science

  • Studies conducted on graphology have produced mixed results, with many scientists calling it pseudoscience due to a lack of empirical support.
  • Despite criticisms, research continues in areas like signature verification where handwriting analysis plays a legitimate role.

Translations

Translations of the word "graphologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grafólogo

🇮🇳 हस्ताक्षर विशेषज्ञ

🇩🇪 Graphologe

🇮🇩 grafolog

🇺🇦 графолог

🇵🇱 grafolog

🇯🇵 グラフォロジスト

🇫🇷 graphologue

🇪🇸 grafólogo

🇹🇷 grafolog

🇰🇷 그래포로지스트

🇸🇦 علم تحليل الخط

🇨🇿 grafolog

🇸🇰 grafológ

🇨🇳 笔迹学家

🇸🇮 grafolog

🇮🇸 grafolog

🇰🇿 графолог

🇬🇪 გრაფოლოგი

🇦🇿 qrafoloq

🇲🇽 grafólogo

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,425, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.