epitaph
Translation
epitaph
Examples
His epitaph was simple: 'Rest in Peace'.
His epitaph was simple: 'Rest in Peace'.
She wrote a moving epitaph for her friend.
She wrote a moving epitaph for her friend.
Grammar Patterns
((an epitaph for sb.)) an inscription for (sb.) She wrote a moving epitaph for her friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inscription, elegy, commemoration
Etymology
From Greek 'epitaphion', from 'epi-' meaning 'upon' + 'taphos' meaning 'tomb'. Literally 'upon a tomb'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'epi-' (upon) + 'taph' (tomb). An epitaph is written 'upon a tomb'.