epigraphy

[ ih-pig-ruh-fee ]

/ ɪˈpɪg rə fi /

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noun

the study or science of epigraphs or inscriptions, especially of ancient inscriptions.

inscriptions collectively.

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Origin of epigraphy

First recorded in 1850–55; epigraph + -y³

OTHER WORDS FROM epigraphy

e·pig·ra·phist, e·pig·ra·pher, noun

Words nearby epigraphy

epigram, epigrammatic, epigrammatize, epigraph, epigraphic, epigraphy, epigynous, epigynum, epikeratophakia, epilate, epilation

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How to use epigraphy in a sentence

Its date, as indicated by the character of the epigraphy, in the opinion of the most eminent critics, is about the year 400.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
The true form of the letter is given by Mr. Roberts, Greek Epigraphy, p. 109.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music|David Binning Monro
The variety which is so conspicuous in the architectural construction of the pyramids is also to be found in their epigraphy.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot
The geography and topography of ancient lands, anthropology and ethnology, archaeology and epigraphy contribute to its material.
College Teaching|Paul Klapper

Having weakened his eyesight by the study of documents of the middle ages, he turned his attention to epigraphy and numismatics.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for epigraphy

epigraphy

/ (ɪˈpɪɡrəfɪ) /

noun

the study of ancient inscriptions

epigraphs collectively

Derived forms of epigraphy

epigraphist or epigrapher, noun

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