epitaph
Translation
epitaph
Examples
His epitaph was short and simple.
His epitaph was short and simple.
Grammar Patterns
((an epitaph)) ((for sb.)) an inscription for someone He wrote a moving epitaph for his friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inscription, elegy, commemoration
Etymology
From Greek 'epitaphion', from 'epi-' (upon) + 'taphos' (tomb). Literally 'upon a tomb'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'epi-' (upon) + 'taph' (tomb). It's the words written upon a tomb.