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- [dak-tuh-los-kuh-pee]
- /ˌdæk təˈlɒs kə pi/
- /dˌaktɪlˈɒskəpi/
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- [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
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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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noun dactyloscopy
- fingerprinting — Present participle of fingerprint.
Top questions with dactyloscopy
- what is dactyloscopy?
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