Meaning
An inscription is writing that is carved, engraved, or written on a surface, such as stone, metal, a monument, a book, or a piece of jewelry. It often serves as a dedication, record, or commemoration.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun (countable/uncountable)
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Typical sentence structures:
- "an inscription on + noun"
- "read the inscription"
- "engrave an inscription"
Common Phrases
- Ancient inscription
- Latin inscription
- Inscription on a tombstone
- Dedication inscription in a book
- Stone inscription
Collocations
- Verb + inscription: read an inscription, carve an inscription, engrave an inscription, decipher an inscription
- Adjective + inscription: ancient inscription, faded inscription, handwritten inscription, memorial inscription
- Noun + of + inscription: translation of an inscription, study of inscriptions
Examples
- The inscription on the gravestone was nearly worn away by time.
- She read the Latin inscription carved into the marble.
- The archaeologists discovered an inscription dating back to the 3rd century.
- He wrote a personal inscription on the inside cover of the book.
- The gold ring bore the inscription “Forever Yours.”
- A bronze plaque carried an inscription honoring the war heroes.
- They struggled to decipher the faded inscription on the wall.
- The inscription gave clues about the ancient civilization.
Synonyms or Related
- engraving
- carving
- etching
- dedication
- lettering
Antonym
- erasure
- blank
- omission