cranioscopy

cra·ni·os·co·py

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krey-nee-os-kuh-pee]
- /ˌkreɪ niˈɒs kə pi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krey-nee-os-kuh-pee]
- /ˌkreɪ niˈɒs kə pi/

Definitions of cranioscopy word

noun cranioscopy the study of the features of the human skull 3
noun cranioscopy observation, examination, and description of the human skull. 1
noun cranioscopy (rare) The study of the shape, size, and other features of the human skull. 1
noun cranioscopy (dated) Phrenology. 0

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Origin of cranioscopy

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; cranio- + -scopy

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Parts of speech for Cranioscopy

noun

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cranioscopy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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