English Explanatory Dictionary

epigraphy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inscriptions collectively.
  2. The study or decipherment of inscriptions, especially of ancient ones.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈpɪɡ.ɹə.fi/ [ʔɨˈpʰɪɡ.ɹə.fɪj] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-epigraphy.wav

Word forms

epigraphy epigraphies

Etymology

From epigraph + -y.

Synonyms

epigraphics epigraphology

Related words

epigraph epigrapher epigraphic pseudepigraphy
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