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inscribed

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnsˈkɹaɪbd// UK //ɪnskɹˈaɪbd// in·scribed

adj. having words or symbols written or cut into a surface, like stone or metal. You often see this on jewelry, trophies, or old buildings.

adj. marked with words, symbols, or characters that have been carved, engraved, or written onto a surface. Often used as a participial adjective to describe objects with permanent markings.


SIMPLE

The ring is inscribed with their wedding date.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum displayed an ancient stone tablet inscribed with laws from a forgotten kingdom.

COMPLEX

Archaeologists discovered a series of silver coins inscribed with the likeness of a minor emperor, providing rare evidence of his brief and turbulent reign.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb or is used before a noun; frequently takes the preposition 'with'.

Pitfall

The book was inscribed by a message.The book was inscribed with a message.When describing the content of the writing, use 'with' rather than 'by'.

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