Inscription

Synonyms of inscription

• etching
• engraving
• inscription
• carving
• imprint

Antonyms of inscription

• removal
• obliteration
• erasure

Collocations of inscription

ancient inscription

Frequency: 70 %

The archaeologists discovered an ancient inscription on the stone tablet.

engraved inscription

Frequency: 60 %

The ring had a beautifully engraved inscription inside.

memorial inscription

Frequency: 50 %

The memorial inscription on the statue honored the fallen soldiers.

cryptic inscription

Frequency: 45 %

The cryptic inscription on the map led them to a hidden treasure.

ancient Greek inscription

Frequency: 40 %

The ancient Greek inscription on the temple wall told a story of the gods.

Idiomatic Expressions for inscription

• Phrase: set in stone
  Meaning: To be fixed or permanent, unable to be changed or altered.
  Usage: The inscription on the monument was set in stone, commemorating the historical event.