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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA reference to the famous inkblot personality test.
Common pairings
a Rorschach test
Rorschach inkblots
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Word forms
- Plural
- Rorschachs
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Etymology
Named after Hermann Rorschach, the Swiss psychiatrist who developed the inkblot test in 1921.
Class of 1921
Rorschach joined the language around 1921.
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Synonyms
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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.
