Inscriber: meaning, definitions and examples
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inscriber
[ ษชnหskaษชbษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น inscritor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Inscriber
๐ฎ๐ฉ penulis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝัะบัะธะฑะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ inskrbent
๐ฏ๐ต ๅปๅฐ่
๐ซ๐ท inscripteur
๐ช๐ธ inscriptor
๐น๐ท yazฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุด
๐จ๐ฟ inscriber
๐ธ๐ฐ inscriber
๐จ๐ณ ้ญๅป่
๐ธ๐ฎ vpisovalec
๐ฎ๐ธ skrifari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะทััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yazฤฑรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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