Inscriptive: meaning, definitions and examples
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inscriptive
[ ɪnˈskrɪp.tɪv ]
writing, engraving
Inscriptive refers to something that is related to or characterized by writing or engraving. It often describes inscriptions found on monuments, plaques, or other surfaces that contain a message or significant information.
Synonyms
carving, engraving, inscriptional
Examples of usage
- The inscriptive nature of ancient tablets tells us much about past civilizations.
- Her inscriptive skills were showcased in the beautifully carved stone.
- The inscriptive style of the letter added a personal touch.
Translations
Translations of the word "inscriptive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inscritivo
🇮🇳 संकेतन
🇩🇪 inskriptiv
🇮🇩 inskriptif
🇺🇦 інскриптивний
🇵🇱 inskrypcyjny
🇯🇵 記述的な
🇫🇷 inscriptif
🇪🇸 inscriptivo
🇹🇷 yazılı
🇰🇷 서술적인
🇸🇦 وصفي
🇨🇿 inskriptivní
🇸🇰 inskriptívny
🇨🇳 描述性的
🇸🇮 inskriptiven
🇮🇸 skráð
🇰🇿 жазбалық
🇬🇪 ჩაწერითი
🇦🇿 yazılı
🇲🇽 inscriptivo
Etymology
The term inscriptive comes from the Latin 'inscriptus', which is the past participle of 'inscribere', meaning 'to write in or on'. This Latin word is composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'in', and 'scribere', meaning 'to write'. The use of inscriptive dates back to ancient civilizations that used inscriptions to convey important information, mark events, or commemorate individuals. Over time, the concept expanded from purely physical writings on surfaces to include various forms of artistic expression that involve writing or engraving in a broader sense, maintaining the essence of the original meaning.