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phrenology

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Noun — A pseudoscience that claimed to link a person's character to the shape of their skull.

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Usually used in a historical or dismissive sense.

Etymology

Formed in English from the combining forms phreno- and -logy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is phrenology?
Phrenology is a pseudoscience that claimed to link a person's character to the shape of their skull. It is not accepted as real science.
Is phrenology the same as phenology?
No. They are different words with different meanings, and the two are easy to mix up.
How do you say phrenology?
It is said fruh-NOL-uh-jee, with the stress on the second syllable.

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