bibliotics

[ bib-lee-ot-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the analysis of handwriting and documents, especially for authentication of authorship.

Other Words From

• bibli·otic adjective
• bib·li·o·tist [bib, -lee-, uh, -tist], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibliotics¹

1900–05; < Greek biblí ( on ) ( Bible ) + -ot(ic) + -ics