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craniometrical

craniometrical

9.9
Used for measuring the size and shape of skulls
  • adjective
  • /ˌkreɪniəˈmɛtrɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : craniométrico
  • The researcher used craniometrical techniques to analyze the ancient skulls.

Examples

  • Her study focused on the craniometrical differences between various populations.

  • The craniometrical analysis revealed significant differences among the specimens.

  • Detailed craniometrical data were collected during the excavation.

  • Researchers conducted a craniometrical study on ancient skulls.

  • The researcher used craniometrical techniques to analyze the ancient skulls.

  • The craniometrical analysis revealed significant differences among the specimens.

  • Her study focused on the craniometrical differences between various populations.

Synonyms

craniometric
vscraniometrical
  • Specialized
9.9

About measuring skull shape and size to study people or animals

is the general term for scientific measurement of the skull
cephalometric
vscraniometrical
  • Specialized
8.7

Relating to measuring the head for medical or dental care

focuses specifically on skull measurement rather than whole head

Surface Forms

craniometrical positive

Morphology

craniometrical = craniometry (transparent) = cranio + metry + ical

The adjective is transparently formed from 'cranio-' (skull) + '-metry' (measurement) with the adjectival suffix '-ical', so the meaning is predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Craniometrical comes from Greek parts cranium ('skull') and metron ('measure'). Think of cranium (the skull) and 'meter' words like thermometer that measure things, so craniometrical means 'relating to measuring the skull'.