superscription
superscription · superscriptions
надпись
Something written on the surface, outside, or above something elseSomething written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.
/suːpəˈskɹɪpʃ(ə)n/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.
надписьnadpisʹ
an inscription written above something else
(countable, uncountable)An editorial addition at the beginning, often indicating the authorship of a piece.
(countable, uncountable)The act of superscribing.
the activity of superscribing
Translations
1 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
Something written (or engraved) on the surface:
Origin
From Middle French superscription, or its source, Late Latin superscriptio, from superscriFrom Middle French superscription, or its source, Late Latin superscriptio, from superscribere.
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Forms
plural: superscriptions| Singular | superscription |
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable