First Known Use: 14th century
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noun in·scrip·tion \in-ˈskrip-shən\
: words that are written on or cut into a surface
Full Definition of INSCRIPTION
1
a : something that is inscribed; also : superscription b : epigraph 2 c : the wording on a coin, medal, seal, or currency note
2
: the dedication of a book or work of art
3
a : the act of inscribing b : the entering of a name on or as if on a list : enrollment
4
British a : the act of inscribing securities b plural : inscribed securities
— in·scrip·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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Origin of INSCRIPTION
Middle English inscripcioun, from Latin inscription-, inscriptio, from inscribere
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noun in·scrip·tion \in-ˈskrip-shən\
Definition of INSCRIPTION for Kids
: words or a name inscribed on a surface
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noun in·scrip·tion \in-ˈskrip-shən\
Medical Definition of INSCRIPTION
: the part of a medical prescription that contains the names and quantities of the drugs to be compounded
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