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inscription

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/

The English word “inscription” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act of inscribing.
  2. Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone, or on some other item.
  3. The text on a coin.
  4. Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin īnscrīptiō.

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