craniometry

noun

cra·​ni·​om·​e·​try ˌkrā-nē-ˈä-mə-trē How to pronounce craniometry (audio)
: a science dealing with cranial measurement compare cephalometry

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In his study of craniometry, Blumenbach believed the Caucasian skull to be the utmost superior in physical beauty—the flawless benchmark from which all other races diverged. Longreads, 1 Aug. 2017

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circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craniometry was circa 1828

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“Craniometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craniometry. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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craniometry

noun
cra·​ni·​om·​e·​try -ˈäm-ə-trē How to pronounce craniometry (audio)
plural craniometries
: a science dealing with cranial measurement
craniometric adjective
or craniometrical

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