Simple Definition of inscription

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inscription

noun

plural inscriptions
: words that are written on or cut into a surface
The painting had an inscription that read, "To my loving wife."
the inscription on a stone monument

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“Inscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inscription. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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