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dermatoglyphics
[ der-mat-uh-glif-iks, dur-muh-tuh- ]
noun
- (used with a plural verb) the patterns of ridges on the inner surface of the hands and feet.
- (used with a singular verb) the science dealing with the study of these patterns.
dermatoglyphics
/ ËŒ»åɜ˳¾É™³Ùəʊˈɡ±ôɪ´Úɪ°ì²õ /
plural noun
- the lines forming a skin pattern, esp on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
- functioning as singular the study of such skin patterns
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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
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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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