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epigraphy

/eˈpɪɡ.rə.fi/

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noun

/eˈpɪɡ.rə.fi/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее академическое изучение или интерпретацию древних надписей, особенно вырезанных на камне, металле или других прочных материалах.

A noun referring to the academic study or interpretation of ancient inscriptions, particularly those carved on stone, metal, or other durable materials.

uncountable

  1. Study of ancient inscriptionsC1formal

    The academic discipline that involves the study, interpretation, and analysis of inscriptions from ancient times, often carved on stone, metal, or other durable materials.

    ruИзучение древних надписей

    • Epigraphy helps historians understand ancient languages and cultures.
    • She specialized in Greek epigraphy during her doctoral studies.
    • The discovery of the Rosetta Stone was a major breakthrough in epigraphy.
Forms
  • epigraphies plural form
  • epigraphies' possessive plural form
  • epigraphy's possessive singular form