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inscribed

 

[ ษชnหˆskraษชbd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

geometry

To draw or write (words) in a book, document, etc. To write, print, mark, or engrave (words, characters, etc.) on or in a surface.

Synonyms

engrave, etch, imprint

Examples of usage

  • The stone was inscribed with ancient runes.
  • She inscribed her name on the trophy.
  • They inscribed the date on the monument.
Context #2 | Verb

literature

To write, print, carve, or engrave (words or letters) on or in something. To mark or dedicate (a book, photograph, etc.) to someone.

Synonyms

address, dedicate, engrave

Examples of usage

  • The author inscribed a heartfelt message in the book.
  • He inscribed the poem on the plaque.
  • She inscribed her initials on the tree trunk.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A polygon, circle, or other figure that is inscribed in another figure is inside it and touches it at points just touching the sides.

Synonyms

contained, enclosed

Examples of usage

  • The inscribed angle is formed when two secant lines intersect on a circle.
  • The inscribed triangle fits perfectly within the circle.

Translations

Translations of the word "inscribed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inscrito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค•เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingeschrieben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terdaftar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฟะธัะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapisany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆปใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inscrit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inscrito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayฤฑtlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒˆ๊ฒจ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ู‚ูˆุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zapsanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zapรญsanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆปๅ†™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vpisan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qeydiyyatdan keรงmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inscrito

Etymology

The word 'inscribed' comes from the Latin word 'inscribere', which means 'to write on'. In ancient times, inscriptions were commonly found on stone monuments, buildings, and artifacts as a way to convey messages or record important information. The practice of inscribing words or symbols has evolved over time, from hand-carved engravings to modern printing techniques. Today, the term 'inscribed' is used in various fields such as geometry, literature, and mathematics to describe the act of writing, marking, or engraving on a surface.

See also: ascribe, circumscribed, prescribe, scribble, scribe, scribes, scribing, scrivener, subscribe, subscriber, subscription, transcribe.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,353 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.