The study of the features of the face, or of the form of the body generally, as being supposedly indicative of character; the art of judging…
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释义 | the mind > mental capacity > psychology > psychology of personality > analysis from bodily features > [noun] (8) physiognomya1393 The study of the features of the face, or of the form of the body generally, as being supposedly indicative of character; the art of judging… physiognomics1704 Originally: †facial or physical characteristics taken as indicative of character, personality, etc. (obsolete). Later: the art or practice of… physiognomistry1708 the art or trade of the physiognomist. physiognomonics1858 = physiognomy, n. 1a. Subcategories:— analysis of face or forehead (3) — analysis of eyes (1) |
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