epigraphy
Произношение: [ɪˈpɪɡrəfi]
Слово
Контекст: «scholarship»
(noun) the study of ancient writing and inscriptions. Epigraphy helps us understand how people communicated in the past by looking at the marks they made on stones or other materials.
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The epigraphy of the old temple revealed much about the culture that built it.
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Without studying epigraphy, we might miss important messages from ancient civilizations.
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What interesting discoveries did the epigraphy tell us about ancient Rome?
Контекст: «art»
(noun) the practice of engraving letters on surfaces, often seen in making memorials or signs. When someone carves words into stone, they are engaging in epigraphy.
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The beautiful epigraphy on the monument made it a special place for visitors.
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The lack of careful epigraphy made the plaque difficult to read.
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How does epigraphy enhance the beauty of a historical monument?
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