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- [fiz-ee-og-nuh-mee, -on-uh-mee]
- /ˌfɪz iˈɒg nə mi, -ˈɒn ə mi/
- /ˌfɪz.iˈɒn.ə.mi/
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- [fiz-ee-og-nuh-mee, -on-uh-mee]
- /ˌfɪz iˈɒg nə mi, -ˈɒn ə mi/
Definitions of physiognomy word
- noun plural physiognomy the face or countenance, especially when considered as an index to the character: a fierce physiognomy. 1
- noun plural physiognomy 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 physiognomy the outward appearance of anything, taken as offering some insight into its character: the physiognomy of a nation. 1
- noun physiognomy face 1
- countable noun physiognomy Your physiognomy is your face, especially when it is considered to show your real character. 0
- noun physiognomy a person's features or characteristic expression considered as an indication of personality 0
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Origin of physiognomy
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 Physiognomy
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physiognomy 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for physiognomy
noun physiognomy
- biscuit — A biscuit is a small flat cake that is crisp and usually sweet.
- face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
- features — a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic: Tall buildings were a new feature on the skyline.
- gill — a male given name.
- gills — a male given name.
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