graphology

/ˌɡræfəˈlɒdʒi/ or /ˌɡrɑːfəˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the relationship between handwriting and personality, behavior, and other psychological characteristics.

“The psychologist used graphology to analyze the handwriting of the suspect and infer their personality traits.”

2. noun

The study or analysis of handwriting to make inferences about a person’s character or behavior.

“The graphology expert spent hours analyzing the CEO’s handwriting to understand their management style.”

Synonyms

  • graphoanalysis
  • handwriting analysis

Antonyms

  • grapheme
  • orthography