Definition

The study of handwriting, particularly to understand a person's character or personality traits.

Example

She took a course in graphology to learn how to analyze people's handwriting.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of graphology?

Yeah, it's the study of handwriting, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how our writing can reveal so much about us.

It really is interesting — I wonder what my handwriting says about me!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Graphology → It is formed from "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write) and "-ology" (from Greek "logia", meaning the study of). The word "graphology" refers to the study of handwriting and its connection to personality traits.

Memory Tip

Think of 'writing' ('graph') and the 'study of' ('-ology') — that's how graphology means the study of handwriting.

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