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dactyloscopy

dac·ty·los·co·py
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dak-tuh-los-kuh-pee]
    • /ˌdæk təˈlɒs kə pi/
    • /dˌaktɪlˈɒskəpi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dak-tuh-los-kuh-pee]
    • /ˌdæk təˈlɒs kə pi/

Definitions of dactyloscopy word

  • noun dactyloscopy the analysis of fingerprints for the purpose of identification 3
  • noun dactyloscopy a method of studying fingerprints to establish identification. 1
  • noun dactyloscopy The forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprints as a means of identification of individuals. 1

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Origin of dactyloscopy

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; dactylo- + -scopy

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Parts of speech for Dactyloscopy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

dactyloscopy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.

dactyloscopy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for dactyloscopy

noun dactyloscopy

Top questions with dactyloscopy

  • what is dactyloscopy?

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