noun

Rorschach

Rorschach (noun) means Short for the Rorschach test, a psychological assessment in which people describe what they see in a series of inkblots. Example: “The psychologist showed him a series of Rorschach cards during the evaluation.”

noun

Short for the Rorschach test, a psychological assessment in which people describe what they see in a series of inkblots.

"The psychologist showed him a series of Rorschach cards during the evaluation."

How to use Rorschach

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA reference to the famous inkblot personality test.

Common pairings

a Rorschach test Rorschach inkblots

Word forms

Rorschachs plural

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Etymology

Named after Hermann Rorschach, the Swiss psychiatrist who developed the inkblot test in 1921.

· First attested 1921

Class of 1921 Rorschach joined the language around 1921.

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inkblot test

Frequently asked questions

What does “Rorschach” mean?

The word “Rorschach” means short for the Rorschach test, a psychological assessment in which people describe what they see in a series of inkblots. In plain terms, a reference to the famous inkblot personality test.

How do you use “Rorschach” in a sentence?

Here is “Rorschach” used in a sentence: “The psychologist showed him a series of Rorschach cards during the evaluation.”

What part of speech is “Rorschach”?

“Rorschach” is a noun.

Where does the word “Rorschach” come from?

The word “Rorschach” dates back to around 1921. Named after Hermann Rorschach, the Swiss psychiatrist who developed the inkblot test in 1921.