physnomy

Example:In ancient times, henology was considered a vital form of divination and character assessment.

Definition:The study of the relationships between physical appearance and underlying character, fate, or destiny, as in astrology or physiognomy.

Example:Historically, physiognomy was often used to make judgments about a person's character based on their facial features.

Definition:The study of the features of the human face as a basis for making deductions about a person's character or destiny.

Example:This term is rarely used but may appear in old texts or non-standard literature.

Definition:A non-standard spelling of physiognomy, which is the study of someone's character based on their facial features and general appearance.