inscription

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/
• Hyphenation: in‧scrip‧tion

Noun

inscription (countable and uncountable, plural inscriptions)

1. The act of inscribing.
2. Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone.
3. The text on a coin.
   • Synonym: legend
   • The coin bears an inscription in Latin.
4. Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɛ̃s.kʁip.sjɔ̃/

Noun

inscription f (plural inscriptions)

1. registration, enrolment
2. inscription