'graphology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'grapho,' where 'grapho' meant 'to write' and 'logos' meant 'study.'

'grapho' transformed into the French word 'graphologie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'graphology' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'the study of writing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of handwriting and character analysis.'