grapho-, graph-, -graph, -graphy, -grapher, -graphia +
(Greek: to scratch; to write, to record, to draw, to describe; that which is written or described)
As indicated at the bottom of this page, there are a significantly large number of graphic word-entry groups in this unit. Such an extensive listing is provided to show how important the grapho- element is to the English language.
dactyliography
1. The scientific examination of fingerprints for identification purposes.
2. The written description of finger rings or the art of writing or engraving upon gems.
2. The written description of finger rings or the art of writing or engraving upon gems.
More information about the descriptions of dactyliography.
dactylograph
The printed, or recorded, fingerprint.
dactylographer
Someone who takes, or studies, fingerprints.
dactylographic
A reference to the examinations and analysis of fingerprints.
dactylographism
The scientific examination of fingerprints for identification purposes; literally, "finger writing".
dactylography
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The fingerprint system is also known as dactylography.
dactylography
The study of fingerprints as a means of identification.
Here are more details about the science of dactylography.
defecography
Radiographic examination of the act of defecation of a radiopaque stool.
demograph
1. A report of anthropology that deals with the life-conditions of communities of people, as shown by statistics of births, deaths, diseases, buying habits, etc.
2. A written summary of populations, especially with reference to size, density, fertility, mortality, growth rate, age distribution, migration, and vital statistics.
2. A written summary of populations, especially with reference to size, density, fertility, mortality, growth rate, age distribution, migration, and vital statistics.
demographer
1. Someone who studies human populations, including their size, growth, density, and distribution, and statistics regarding birth, marriage, disease, and death.
2. One who specializes in human statistical data.
2. One who specializes in human statistical data.
demographic, demographically
Relating to demography or demographics.
demographics
The characteristics of a human population or part of it; especially its size, growth, density, distribution, and statistics regarding birth, marriage, disease, and death (requires a plural verb).
demography
The study of human populations, including their size, growth, density, and distribution; as well as, statistics regarding birth, marriage, disease, and death.
dendrograph, dendrography
1. A tree-like figure used to graphically represent a hierarchy.
2. In biology, a branching diagram used to show relationships between members of a group.
3. A family tree with the oldest common ancestor at the base, and branches for various divisions of lineage.
4. An instrument used to measure the periodical variations in the size of tree trunks.
2. In biology, a branching diagram used to show relationships between members of a group.
3. A family tree with the oldest common ancestor at the base, and branches for various divisions of lineage.
4. An instrument used to measure the periodical variations in the size of tree trunks.
dentography
A written description of a tooth or teeth.
Related "writing" word units:
glypto-;
gram-;
scrib-, script-.
