dermatoglyphics

der·mat·o·glyph·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-mat-uh-glif-iks, dur-muh-tuh-]
- /dərˌmæt əˈglɪf ɪks, ˌdɜr mə tə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-mat-uh-glif-iks, dur-muh-tuh-]
- /dərˌmæt əˈglɪf ɪks, ˌdɜr mə tə-/

Definitions of dermatoglyphics word

noun plural dermatoglyphics the lines forming a skin pattern, esp on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet 3
noun plural dermatoglyphics the study of such skin patterns 3
noun plural dermatoglyphics the patterns of skin ridges on the lower surface of the hand or foot 3
noun dermatoglyphics the study of these, as in medical diagnosis 3
noun dermatoglyphics (used with a plural verb) the patterns of ridges on the inner surface of the hands and feet. 1
noun dermatoglyphics (used with a singular verb) the science dealing with the study of these patterns. 1

See all 9 definitions of dermatoglyphics

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Origin of dermatoglyphics

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; dermato- + Greek glýph(ein) to carve + -ics

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Parts of speech for Dermatoglyphics

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determiner

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Dermatoglyphics

dermatoglyphics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

dermatoglyphics usage trend in Literature

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