epigraphy (redirected from epigraphically)

e·pig·ra·phy  (-pgr-f)

n.

1. Inscriptions considered as a group.

2.

a. The study of inscriptions.

b. Decipherment, especially of ancient inscriptions.

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e·pigra·pher, e·pigra·phist n.

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epigraphy [ɪˈpɪgrəfɪ]

n

1. (Social Science / Archaeology) the study of ancient inscriptions

2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) epigraphs collectively

epigraphist , epigrapher n

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epigraphy

the deciphering and interpreting of ancient inscriptions. — epigraphist, epigrapher, n. — epigraphic, epigraphical, adj.

See also: Antiquity

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

epigraphy - the study of ancient inscriptions paleography - the study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them)

Translations

epigraphy [ɪˈpɪgrəfɪ] N → epigrafía f