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

Definition

noun. the study of fingerprints for identification.

Example Sentence

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

More Example Sentences

Dactylography helps identify unknown suspects.

Synonyms

fingerprint analysis; fingerprinting; forensics

Antonyms

study of hair

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