Look up: Physiognomy

1. physiognomy
   The features and expression of the face, and the art of judging character from it. As a theory, physiognomy is ancient but has no established scientific basis. In China, the art of reading character...
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2. Physiognomy
   Phys`i·og'no·my noun ; plural Physiognomies . [ Middle English fisonomie , phisonomie , fisnamie , Old French phisonomie , French physiognomie , physiognomonie , from Greek ...; fy`sis
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3. physiognomy
   (fiz″e-og´nә-me) facial expression and appearance as a means of diagnosis. the attempt to determine temperament and character on the basis of facial features.
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4. Physiognomy
   • (n.) The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character. • (n.) The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features. • (n.) The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without refer...
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5. physiognomy
   the study of the systematic correspondence of psychological characteristics to facial features or body structure. Because most efforts to specify ... [1 related articles]
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6. physiognomy
   physiognomy, physiognomies, physiognomic 1. The features of someone's face, especially when such features are used as indicators of that person's character or temperament. 2. The use of facial features to judge someone's character or temperament. 3. The character or outward appearance of something, e.g. the physical features of a landscape.
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7. Physiognomy
   the topography and other physical characteristics of a landform and its vegetation (Brown and Gibson 1980:568).
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8. Physiognomy
   Physiognomy is the judging of nature and character of animals and people from external appearances. It is an ancient art, which was remodelled along broadly scientific lines by Charles Dawrwin in his book 'Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals' published in 1873. Formerly, criminology, pathology...
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9. physiognomy
   Type: Term Pronunciation: fiz′ē-og′nō-mē Definitions: 1. The physical appearance of one's face, countenance, or habitus, especially regarded as an indication of character. 2. Estimation of one's character and mental qualities by a study of the face and other external bodily features.
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10. Physiognomy
    `Physiognomy` (from the Gk. physis meaning `nature` and gnomon meaning `judge` or `interpreter`) is the assessment of a person`s character or personality from their outer appearance, especially the face. The term physiognomy can also refer to the general appearance of a person, ...
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