Definitions for superscription
ˌsu pərˈskrɪp ʃənsu·per·scrip·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superscriptionnoun

   an inscription written above something else

2. superscriptionnoun

   the activity of superscribing

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superscriptionnoun

   Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.

2. superscriptionnoun

   An editorial addition at the beginning, often indicating the authorship of a piece; compare colophon.

   1911 By a pure error, or perhaps through a confusion in the traditions, Achish the Philistine (of Gath, 1 Sam. xxi., xxvii.), to whom David fled, is called Abimelech in the superscription to Psalm 34. Encyclopu00E6dia Britannica.

3. superscriptionnoun

   The act of superscribing.

4. Etymology: From superscription, or its source, superscriptio, from superscribere.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superscriptionnoun

   Etymology: super and scriptio, Latin.

   1. The act of superscribing.2. That which is written on the top or outside.

   Doth this churlish superscription
   Portend some alteration in good will. William Shakespeare, H. VI.

   Read me the superscription of these letters; I know not which is which. William Shakespeare, Timon of Athens.

   Let me love her my fill
   No superscriptions of fame,
   Of honour or good name,
   No thought but to improve
   The gentle and quick approaches of my love. John Suckling.

   I learn of my experience, not by talk,
   How counterfeit a coin they are who friends
   Bear in their superscription; in prosperous days
   They swarm, but in adverse withdraw their head. John Milton.

   It is enough her stone
   May honour’d be with superscription
   Of the sole lady, who had pow’r to move
   The great Northumberland. Edmund Waller.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superscription

   Superscription is the act or process of writing or printing something above, on top or outside of a document, letter, note, or other written material. It typically refers to an inscription, title, address, sign, note, or any form of explanation inserted at the top or beginning of a document or paragraph. In the context of prescriptions, it refers to directions given by a doctor for preparing and using medication.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superscriptionnoun

   the act of superscribing

2. Superscriptionnoun

   that which is written or engraved on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, or the like

3. Superscriptionnoun

   that part of a prescription which contains the Latin word recipe (Take) or the sign /

4. Etymology: [L. superscriptio. See Superscribe.]

Matched Categories

1. • Inscription

How to pronounce superscription?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say superscription in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of superscription in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of superscription in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=superscription
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Superscription
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=superscription
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superscription