Definitions for physiognomy
ˌfɪz iˈɒg nə mi, -ˈɒn ə miphys·iog·no·my

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. countenance, physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mugnoun

   the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. physiognomynoun

   The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face.

2. physiognomynoun

   The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.

3. physiognomynoun

   The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.

4. physiognomynoun

   The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.

5. Etymology: From φυσιογνωμονία, from φύσις + γνώμων.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PHYSIOGNOMYnoun

   Etymology: φυσιογνωμονία; physionomie, Fr.

   1. The act of discovering the temper, and foreknowing the fortune by the features of the face.

   In all physiognomy, the lineaments of the body will discover those natural inclinations of the mind which dissimulation will conceal, or discipline will suppress. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist.

   2. The face; the cast of the look.

   The astrologer, who spells the stars,
   Mistakes his globes and in her brighter eye
   Interprets heaven’s physiognomy. John Cleveland.

   They’ll find i’ th’ physiognomies
   O’ th’ planets all men’s destinies. Hudibras.

   The end of portraits consists in expressing the true temper of those persons which it represents, and to make known their physiognomy. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.

   The distinguishing characters of the face, and the lineaments of the body, grow more plain and visible with time and age; but the peculiar physiognomy of the mind is most discernible in children. John Locke.

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1. physiognomy

   Physiognomy refers to the practice of assessing a person's character or personality from their outer appearance, especially the face. It is an ancient practice rooted in the belief that certain facial features or expressions were indicative of a person's traits or deeds.

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1. Physiognomynoun

   the art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face

2. Physiognomynoun

   the face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character

3. Physiognomynoun

   the art telling fortunes by inspection of the features

4. Physiognomynoun

   the general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor

5. Etymology: [OE. fisonomie, phisonomie, fisnamie, OF. phisonomie, F. physiognomie, physiognomonie, from Gr. fysiognwmoni`a; fy`sis nature + gnw`mwn one who knows or examines, a judge, fr. gnw^mai, gignw`skein, to know. See Physic, and Know, and cf. Phiz.]

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1. Physiognomy

   Physiognomy is the assessment of a person's character or personality from his outer appearance, especially the face. The term physiognomy can also refer to the general appearance of a person, object or terrain, without reference to its implied characteristics, as in the physiognomy of a plant community. Credence of such study has varied from time to time. The practice was well-accepted by the ancient Greek philosophers, but fell into disrepute in the Middle Ages when practised by vagabonds and mountebanks. It was then revived and popularised by Johann Kaspar Lavater before falling from favour again in the late 19th century. Physiognomy as understood in the past meets the contemporary definition of a pseudoscience. There is no clear evidence that physiognomy works though recent studies have suggested that facial appearances do "contain a kernel of truth" about a person's personality. Physiognomy is also sometimes referred to as anthroposcopy, though the expression was more common in the 19th century when the word originated.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Physiognomy

   fiz-i-og′nō-mi, n. the art of judging the qualities of a character from the external appearance, especially from the countenance: expression of countenance: the face as an index of the mind: the general appearance of anything.—adjs. Physiognom′ic, -al.—adv. Physiognom′ically.—n.sing. Physiognom′ics (same as Physiognomy).—n. Physiog′nomist. [For physiognomony—Gr. physiognōmonia—physis, nature, gnōmōn, one who interprets—gnōnai, to know.]

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   The numerical value of physiognomy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of physiognomy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of physiognomy in a Sentence

1. Charles Cooley:

   A strange and somewhat impassive physiognomy is often, perhaps, an advantage to an orator, or leader of any sort, because it helps to fix the eye and fascinate the mind.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=physiognomy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Physiognomy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=physiognomy
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiognomy
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=physiognomy
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=physiognomy