Inscription
/ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsWords written, carved, or engraved on a surface, often to record information or commemorate something.
/ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
Words written or engraved on something.
The inscription on the medal honored the soldier's bravery.
💡 Simply: Imagine you find a cool, old treasure chest! An inscription is like a secret message carved on it, maybe telling you who owned the chest or what's inside. It’s a way of writing something permanent on a surface.
👶 For kids: A special message written or carved on something, like a name on a tombstone or a word on a ring.
More Examples
The museum displayed a collection of ancient inscriptions.
I could barely make out the inscription on the weathered statue.
The historian deciphered the inscription on the ancient scroll.
How It's Used
"The archaeologist carefully examined the inscription on the ancient stone tablet."
"The inscription on the tombstone provided information about the deceased's life."
The act of writing or engraving words on a surface, or the act of entering someone or something on a list.
/ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
The act of inscribing something.
The inscription of the names on the monument was a solemn ceremony.
💡 Simply: It's like when you write your name on a birthday card or register for a class. It's the process of getting something written down or recorded somewhere, like a name on a list or words on a wall.
👶 For kids: When you write or carve words on something.
More Examples
The inscription of the data into the database took several hours.
The inscription process was meticulously followed to avoid errors.
The inscription of the deed was a necessary step to complete the transaction.
How It's Used
"The inscription of a deed into the land registry."
"The inscription of the artist's signature on the painting was a crucial step."
Idioms & expressions
read the inscription
To examine the text that is inscribed on a surface.
"The archaeologists carefully read the inscription to learn about the pharaoh."
carve an inscription
To create an inscription by cutting into a hard surface.
"The artisan skillfully carved the inscription on the marble plaque."
From Latin *inscriptio* ("a writing on, an inscription"), from *inscribere* ("to write on"), from *in-* ("in, on") + *scribere* ("to write").
Used since the 14th century, originally referring to the act of writing or recording, later to the written material itself, often on monuments or artifacts.
Memory tip
Think of the inscription as a written message that is preserved.
Word Origin
"to write on"