Phrenological (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to phrenology.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The museum had a large collection of phrenological skulls, showcasing the discredited science's obsession with cranial bumps.
- He claimed that the phrenological reading would reveal hidden truths about her personality and abilities.
- Critics argue that the pseudoscientific nature of phrenological theories was never grounded in actual medical research.
- Despite the fallacy of phrenological concepts, many of the theories once enjoyed widespread popularity among 19th-century scientists.
- Many medical historians study the once-popular phrenological movements of the 18th and 19th centuries as a cautionary tale.