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dermatoglyphics

[ der-mat-uh-glif-iks, dur-muh-tuh- ]

noun

  1. (used with a plural verb) the patterns of ridges on the inner surface of the hands and feet.
  2. (used with a singular verb) the science dealing with the study of these patterns.


dermatoglyphics

/ ËŒ»åɜ˳¾É™³Ùəʊˈɡ±ôɪ´Úɪ°ì²õ /

plural noun

  1. the lines forming a skin pattern, esp on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
  2. functioning as singular the study of such skin patterns
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å±ð°ù·³¾²¹³Ùo·²µ±ô²â±è³ói³¦ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dermatoglyphics1

1925–30; dermato- + Greek ²µ±ôý±è³ó ( ein ) to carve + -ics
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dermatoglyphics1

C20: from dermato- + Greek ²µ±ô³Ü±è³óŧ a carving; see glyph
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Example Sentences

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Called dermatoglyphics, it relies on the assumption that the tiny ridges on a person’s fingertips form permanent, unvarying patterns that are unique to that individual.

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