chirographic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to handwriting or documents signed by hand.

• The art of writing in a formal and elegant hand.

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Variants

List of all variants of chirographic that leads to same result
chirographer , chirographers , chirographic , chirographical , chirographies , chirography

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Etymology

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From the Greek words chiro (hand) and graphein (to write).

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Trivia

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1. Chirographic documents were used as far back as ancient Egypt and Greece.

2. The Mona Lisa is an example of a chirographic work of art.

3. In some cultures, signing a document with a chopstick is considered a chirographic signature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Calligraphy: The art of producing beautiful handwriting or lettering, often with a broad-edged pen or brush and ink.

2. Handwriting analysis: The practice of examining handwriting to determine the personality, emotional state, or other characteristics of the writer.

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Culture

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In ancient times, chirographic documents were considered legally binding due to the personal touch of the writer's signature. In modern times, chirography is still used for calligraphy and handwriting analysis.

How to Memorize "chirographic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone writing a formal document with a quill pen, focusing on the intricacies of their handwriting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of signing a document with a pen, or with elegant handwriting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek origins of the word: chiro (hand) and graphein (to write).

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