physiognomy
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The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face.
The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
The art telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
The general appearance or aspect of a thing, without reference to its scientific characteristics; as, the physiognomy of a plant, or of a meteor.
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Biome-type Grouping of convergent biomes or formations of different continents, defined by physiognomy.
In the late Quaternary the topographic physiognomy we know today was formed—i.e. a set of hills overlooking a swampy lowland.
I figure that the improvement here over older deepfakes is that the replacement face is matched better to the underlying physiognomy; deepfakes tend to swim or slide around in ways that are subtle but visibly unnatural.
Biome A grouping of terrestrial ecosystems on a given continent that are similar in vegetation structure, physiognomy, features of the environment and characteristics of their animal communities.
He was "an expert in physiognomy " and predicted that Abdali was "destined to become a king".
In Europe, mental assessment took a more physiological approach, with theories of physiognomy —judgment of character based on the face—described by Aristotle in 4th century BC Greece.