craniology
the science that deals with the size, shape, and other characteristics of human skulls.
Origin of craniology
1Other words from craniology
- cra·ni·o·log·i·cal [krey-nee-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌkreɪ ni əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- cra·ni·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- cra·ni·ol·o·gist, noun
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How to use craniology in a sentence
It exhibits a noble frame of the human species, bearing a skull with craniological developments of a highly favorable character.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftIn talking of the organs in Gall's craniological system, Poole said he supposed a drunkard had a barrel organ.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousThis opinion is based upon the craniological, or phrenological system.
A World of Wonders | VariousWe have not statistics of pigmentation in prehistoric or in historic Greece, or craniological statistics.
The World of Homer | Andrew LangThe question to be decided is, whether all types of the human race have the same craniological development.
The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races | Arthur, comte de Gobineau
British Dictionary definitions for craniology
/ (ˌkreɪnɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of science concerned with the shape and size of the human skull, esp with reference to variations between different races
Derived forms of craniology
- craniological (ˌkreɪnɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- craniologically, adverb
- craniologist, noun
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