characterology

characterology
char·ac·ter·ol·o·gy -tə-'räl-ə-jē n, pl -gies the study of character including its development and its differences in different individuals
char·ac·ter·ol·o·gist -jəst n

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char·ac·ter·ol·o·gy (kar″ak-tər-olґə-je) the study of character and personality.

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