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graphologist

 

[ ˌɡræf.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪst ]

Noun
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'graphologist' is derived from the combination of 'grapho-', which comes from the Greek word 'graphē' meaning 'writing', and '-logist', which refers to a person who specializes in a particular field of study. The concept of graphology began to take shape in the late 19th century, with the works of early pioneers like Jean Michon, who proposed that handwriting could reveal aspects of an individual's personality. Over the years, graphology gained popularity, especially in Europe and America, where it was used in various fields such as psychology and criminology. Despite its popularity, graphology has faced criticism and skepticism, particularly regarding its scientific validity. However, many still find value in handwriting analysis for personal insights and relationship evaluations. Today, graphologists often explore the psychological underpinnings present in an individual's writing style and how this links to their behavior and innate characteristics.

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.