Word of the Day: Epigraph

Can you pronounce epigraph?

Saturday, March 16, 2024

noun 1. An inscription on a building, statue, or coin. 2. A short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme. "The epigraph of my first book is a clever quote from Dorothy Parker." "I didn't recognize the man in the statue, but the epigraph said he was the city's first mayor." "The brief epigraph at the beginning of the book of poetry described the author's love of the wilderness." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, late 16th century "Epigraph" is based on the Greek "ἐπιγραφή" ("epigraphḗ"), meaning "inscription." Though the original epigraphs were inscribed upon solid physical works, such as statues, buildings, and coins, the modern usage of "epigraph" mostly refers to short quotes at the beginning of books or chapters, intended to suggest relevant themes. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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