inscription
Translation
inscription, engraving
Examples
The ring had a small inscription inside.
The ring had a small inscription inside.
Archaeologists studied the inscription on the ancient stone.
Archaeologists studied the inscription on the ancient stone.
Grammar Patterns
an inscription on ((sth.)) There was an inscription on the tombstone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: engraving, epigraph, epitaph
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (in, on) + 'scribere' (to write). Literally 'a writing on'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'in' + 'script' (writing). It's something written 'in' or 'on' an object.