The inscription
Example: The inscription on the ancient stone tells a story.
Definition
"The inscription" refers to words or symbols carved, engraved, or written on a surface, typically stone or metal, especially in a historical context. It often serves as a record or message that conveys information from the past, like the inscription on an ancient monument.
Etymology
The word "inscription" comes from the Latin verb 'inscribere,' meaning 'to write on or in.' It combines 'in-' (on, upon) and 'scribere' (to write). Did you know? Ancient inscriptions were crucial for historians to understand civilizations long gone.
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"The inscription" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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