chironomic

/ˌkaɪrənɒmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to the study of the movements of the fingers on the surface of a writing instrument, especially to determine the identity of a writer by the characteristics of handwriting

“The forensic expert used chironomic analysis to identify the writer of the suspicious letter.”

2. noun

a study or analysis of handwriting, especially to determine the identity of a writer

“The chironomic analysis revealed that the letter was written by the suspect.”

Synonyms

  • graphometric
  • handwriting analysis

Antonyms

  • orthographic