characterological

adjective char·ac·ter·olog·i·cal \ˌker-ik-t(ə-)rə-ˈlä-ji-kəl, ˌka-rik-\

Definition of CHARACTEROLOGICAL

: of, relating to, or based on character or the study of character including its development and its differences in different individuals

— char·ac·ter·olog·i·cal·ly \-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

characterology study of character

First Known Use: 1916

Medical Dictionary

adjective char·ac·ter·olog·i·cal \ˌkar-ik-t(ə-)rə-ˈläj-i-kəl\

: of, relating to, or based on character or the study of character including its development and its differences in different individuals

—char·ac·ter·olog·i·cal·ly \-ˈläj-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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