noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The facial expressions showing emotions uncountable, usually
2. 2
   The science of such expressions uncountable, usually

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek πάθος (páthos, “passion”) + -gnomy from physiognomy.

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