Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inscription

noun
/ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
Definition
A written message or mark that is carved, engraved, or written into a surface.
Examples
  • The ancient inscription on the tombstone was barely legible.
  • She made an inscription inside the cover of the book as a gift.
  • The monument features a beautiful inscription honoring the fallen soldiers.
Meaning
Inscription refers to the act of writing something down, often in a permanent form, on materials like stone, metal, or wood.
Synonyms
  • Engraving
  • Carving
  • Etching
  • Writing
  • Legend