epigraph

epigraph

an inscription on a building or statue; quotation at the beginning of a book or chapter

Not to be confused with:

epigram – witticism, quip; ingenious saying tersely expressed

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ep·i·graph

 (ĕp′ĭ-grăf′)

n.

1. An inscription, as on a statue or building.

2. A motto or quotation, as at the beginning of a literary composition, setting forth a theme.

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[Greek epigraphē, from epigraphein, to write on; see epigram.]

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ep′i·graph′ic, ep′i·graph′i·cal adj.

ep′i·graph′i·cal·ly adv.

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epigraph

(ˈɛpɪˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf)

n

1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a quotation at the beginning of a book, chapter, etc, suggesting its theme

2. an inscription on a monument or building

[C17: from Greek epigraphē; see epigram]

epigraphic, ˌepiˈgraphical adj

ˌepiˈgraphically adv

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ep•i•graph

(ˈɛp ɪˌgræf)

n.

1. an inscription, esp. on a building, statue, etc.

2. an apposite quotation at the beginning of a book, chapter, etc.

[1615–25; < Greek epigraphḗ inscription. See epi-, -graph]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	epigraph - a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing quotation, quote, citation - a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
	2.	epigraph - an engraved inscription inscription, lettering - letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

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Translations

EpigraphSentenz

επιγραφή

epígrafe

exergue

epigrafe

эпиграф

epigraph

[ˈepɪgrɑːf] N → epígrafe m

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epigraph

n → Epigraf nt, → Inschrift f; (at beginning of book, chapter) → Motto nt, → Sinnspruch m

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epigraph

[ˈɛpɪˌgrɑːf] n → epigrafe f

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