psychometry

noun

psy·​chom·​e·​try sī-ˈkä-mə-trē How to pronounce psychometry (audio)
1
: divination of facts concerning an object or its owner through contact with or proximity to the object
2

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At the close of the episode, Ahsoka uses the Force power of psychometry to uncover Sabine’s decision to willingly go with Baylan Skoll to find Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of psychometry was circa 1842

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“Psychometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychometry. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

psychometry

noun
psy·​chom·​e·​try sī-ˈkäm-ə-trē How to pronounce psychometry (audio)
plural psychometries

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