Graphiological

/ɡræfiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to graphiology, the study of handwriting as a reflection of personality and character.

Etymology

From graphiology (from Greek graphein + -logy 'study of') plus -ical suffix. Emerged in 19th-century French and German psychology before spreading to English.

Kelly Says

While handwriting analysis seems scientific, neuroscience shows your handwriting reveals more about your motor control and education than your secret personality — it's trickier than graphiologists claimed!

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