inscription

noun
UK: /ɪnˈskrɪp.ʃən/
US: /ɪnˈskrɪp.ʃən/

  1. Words that are written or carved on something, like a monument or a building.

    1. The inscription on the stone was hard to read because it was old.
    2. Historians studied the inscription on the ancient artifact to learn more about the civilization's history.

  2. A short dedication written in a book or on a photograph.

    1. The book had a sweet inscription from her best friend.
    2. The author signed the book with a personal inscription for each reader at the event.

Synonyms

dedication carving message legend engraving
inscription transitive-verb

  1. To write or carve words onto something, usually in a permanent way.

    1. They will inscription his name on the memorial wall.
    2. The jeweler can inscription a personal message on the inside of the ring.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inscription" in English means: Words that are written or carved on something, like a monument or a building., A short dedication written in a book or on a photograph..

The phonetic transcription of "inscription" is /ɪnˈskrɪp.ʃən/ in British English and /ɪnˈskrɪp.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inscription": dedication, carving, message, legend, engraving.

Example usage of "inscription": "The inscription on the stone was hard to read because it was old.". More examples on the page.