The word graphology was derived from the Greek word “Graph”
meaning “writing” and “ology” which means “study”.
Graphology is the scientific and analytical study of
handwriting, to gain an understanding of an individual’s character and
personality. It is an insight into his/her past for things that have shaped
his/her personality. More importantly it is a diagrammatic representation of a person’s
mental and physical health.
In simple words it is a study of handwritings, to understand
the character & personality as well as physical & mental state of the
writer.
It is important to understand that graphology studies the
hand/body movement that a person makes to create an external print of what
he/she is thinking. Therefore doodles, paintings etc. are also a distinct area
of study within graphology. It is for this reason many of those who study
graphology also call it brain writhing or brain prints.