physiognomies

phys·i·og·no·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fiz-ee-og-nuh-mee, -on-uh-mee]
- /ˌfɪz iˈɒg nə mi, -ˈɒn ə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fiz-ee-og-nuh-mee, -on-uh-mee]
- /ˌfɪz iˈɒg nə mi, -ˈɒn ə mi/

Definitions of physiognomies word

noun plural physiognomies the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character: a fierce physiognomy. 1
noun plural physiognomies Also called anthroposcopy. the art of determining character or personal characteristics from the form or features of the body, especially of the face. 1
noun plural physiognomies the outward appearance of anything, taken as offering some insight into its character: the physiognomy of a nation. 1

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Origin of physiognomies

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; earlier phisognomie, phisiognomie, late Middle English phisonomie < Medieval Latin physionomia, physonomia < Late Greek physiognōmía, syncopated variant of Greek physiognōmonía art of judging a person by his features (see physio-, gnomon, -y3); replacing Middle English fisenamie, fisnamie, fisnomie < Middle French fisonomie < Medieval Latin, as above; cf. phiz

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Parts of speech for Physiognomies

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physiognomies popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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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Synonyms for physiognomies

noun physiognomies

countenances — Plural form of countenance.
faces — Plural form of face.
kissers — Plural form of kisser.
moues — Plural form of moue.

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