🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

비문

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bimun

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Inscription/ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"비문은 도시 설립을 기념합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A written or engraved message, typically on a monument or in a book.

    "The inscription on the plaque commemorates the founding of the city."
  2. 2

    The act of inscribing or writing something.

    "Her inscription in the front of the book made it a cherished gift."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'inscription' originates from the Latin 'inscriptio', which means 'to write upon'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting the historical significance of written records in various cultures.

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