craniology
[ krey-nee-ol-uh-jee ]
noun
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
They had, in fact, according to the craniologists, the characteristics of a Mongoloid race.
The Hittites | A. H. SayceThis unexplained circumstance led to the mistake of the craniologists respecting the cerebel.
Beauty | Alexander Walker
British Dictionary definitions for craniology
craniology
/ (ˌkreɪnɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
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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