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ep⋅i⋅graph⋅ic

  [ep-i-graf-ik]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to epigraphs or epigraphy.
2. of the style characteristic of epigraphs.
Also, ep⋅i⋅graph⋅i⋅cal.

Origin:
1855–60; epigraph + -ic

Related forms:
ep⋅i⋅graph⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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ep·i·graph   (ěp'ĭ-grāf')   
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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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