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
