phrenologies

[US]/frəˈnɒlədʒiz/
[UK]/frəˈnɑːlədʒiz/

Translation

n.the study of the shape and size of the skull as a supposed indicator of character and mental abilities

Phrases & Collocations

modern phrenologies

historical phrenologies

scientific phrenologies

alternative phrenologies

cultural phrenologies

psychological phrenologies

feminist phrenologies

critical phrenologies

ethnic phrenologies

educational phrenologies

Example Sentences

phrenologies were once used to assess personality traits.

many scientists criticized the validity of phrenologies.

phrenologies can be seen as a pseudoscience.

understanding phrenologies requires a historical perspective.

phrenologies often focused on the shape of the skull.

some people still believe in the principles of phrenologies.

phrenologies were popular in the 19th century.

critics argue that phrenologies lack scientific backing.

phrenologies attempted to link physical features to mental abilities.

despite its flaws, phrenologies influenced early psychology.

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