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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.
[Greek epigraphē, from epigraphein, to write on; see epigram.]
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.
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Noun | 1. | epigraph - a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing |
2. | epigraph - an engraved inscription inscription, lettering - letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something |
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