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Inscription
01
words, letters, or symbols that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, often for commemorative, informational, or decorative purposes
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
inscriptions
Examples
The inscription on the ancient stone tablet provided clues about the civilization's language and customs.
02
the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words
03
a brief piece written in the front page of a book, or on a work of art or engraved in stone or metal, as a sign of dedication to someone
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