Inscriber: meaning, definitions and examples

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inscriber

 

[ ษชnหˆskaษชbษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing, engraving, marking

An inscriber refers to a person or mechanism that etches, engraves, or writes onto a surface. This can include activities such as engraving a name on a plaque, inscribing a meaningful message in a book, or marking an object with a specific identifier. The role of an inscriber can be artistic, practical, or both, depending on the intention behind the inscription. Inscribers often work with various materials, including metal, wood, stone, or paper.

Synonyms

carver, engraver, etcher, mark maker

Examples of usage

  • The inscriber beautifully engraved the couple's names on the wedding ring.
  • An inscriber is needed to mark the trophies for the winners.
  • The artist acted as an inscriber, adding personal touches to the wooden boxes.
  • The inscriber meticulously crafted the stone tablet with ancient symbols.
  • In the museum, the inscriber explained the significance of each engraving.

Translations

Translations of the word "inscriber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inscritor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡เค–เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Inscriber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penulis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัะบั€ะธะฑะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inskrbent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆปๅฐ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inscripteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inscriptor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yazฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์ธ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inscriber

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inscriber

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ญๅˆป่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vpisovalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrifari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yazฤฑรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inscriptor

Etymology

The word 'inscriber' is derived from the Latin verb 'inscribere', which means 'to write upon'. This Latin term is a combination of 'in-', meaning 'on' or 'upon', and 'scribere', which means 'to write'. The concept of inscribing can be traced back to ancient civilizations that utilized inscriptions for documentation, memorialization, and artistic purposes. Techniques such as stone carving and metal engraving have evolved over centuries, leading to the diverse practices of inscription we see today. The modern use of the term has broadened to include various forms of marking and writing across different mediums and technologies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,207, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.