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(dac-tyl-og-ra-phy) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the study of fingerprints as a means of identification

Example Sentence

The detective used dactylography to find out who stole the diamond.

Synonyms

study of fingerprints; fingerprint study; scientific study of fingerprints

Antonyms

study of hair

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