Graphology: meaning, definitions and examples

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graphology

 

[ ɡræˈfɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

handwriting analysis

Graphology is the study of handwriting, particularly in analyzing the personality traits and psychological state of individuals based on their writing style. Practitioners believe that various aspects of handwriting can reveal insights about a person's emotions, attitudes, and mental conditions.

Synonyms

handwriting analysis, script analysis.

Examples of usage

  • He consulted a graphologist to understand his handwriting better.
  • Graphology is often used in recruitment processes to gauge candidates' personalities.
  • Her interest in graphology led her to write a book on the subject.

Translations

Translations of the word "graphology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grafologia

🇮🇳 हस्ताक्षर अध्ययन

🇩🇪 Graphologie

🇮🇩 grafologi

🇺🇦 графологія

🇵🇱 grafologia

🇯🇵 筆跡学

🇫🇷 graphologie

🇪🇸 grafología

🇹🇷 grafoloji

🇰🇷 그래포로지

🇸🇦 علم تحليل الخط

🇨🇿 grafologie

🇸🇰 grafológia

🇨🇳 笔迹学

🇸🇮 grafologija

🇮🇸 handritafræði

🇰🇿 графология

🇬🇪 გრაფოლოგია

🇦🇿 qrafologiya

🇲🇽 grafología

Etymology

The term 'graphology' originates from the French word 'graphologie', which itself is derived from the Greek words 'grapho' meaning 'to write,' and 'logos' meaning 'study.' The concept emerged in the early 19th century, when various scholars began to explore the potential links between handwriting and personality traits. Among the early proponents of graphology was Jean Hippolyte Michon, a French graphologist who published works in the 1870s. Graphology gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in Europe and North America. Despite its historical roots and the interest it sparked, graphology remains controversial, with many in the scientific community questioning its validity and reliability as a method for personality assessment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,890, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.