- 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. - The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of
the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance,
as denoting character. - The art telling fortunes by inspection of the
features. - The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without
reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a
plant, or of a meteor.
Physiognomy Physiognomy referred to the attempt (now considered pseudoscientific) to divine psychological characteristics from the structure of the human face, a practice that
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