craniometry

cra·ni·om·e·try

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [krey-nee-om-i-tree]
- /ˌkreɪ niˈɒm ɪ tri/
- /ˌkreɪ.nɪ.ˈɒ.mɪ.trɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krey-nee-om-i-tree]
- /ˌkreɪ niˈɒm ɪ tri/

Definitions of craniometry word

noun craniometry the study and measurement of skulls 3
noun craniometry the science of measuring skulls; cranial measurement 3
noun craniometry the science of measuring skulls, chiefly to determine their characteristic relationship to sex, body type, or genetic population. 1
noun craniometry The scientific measurement of skulls, especially in relation to craniology. 1
noun craniometry The practice of taking measurements of the skull. 0

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Origin of craniometry

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; cranio- + -metry

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craniometry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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