superscribe Definition
- 1to write or inscribe (words, symbols, etc.) above or on top of something else
- 2to write (a title, inscription, etc.) above or on something
Using superscribe: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "superscribe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The artist superscribed his signature on the painting.
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Please superscribe the envelope with your name and address.
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The book was superscribed with a quote from Shakespeare.
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The document was superscribed with the date and time.
superscribe Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with superscribe
to attribute something to someone or something
Example
The author superscribed the quote to her grandfather.
to write or inscribe something above something else
Example
The title of the book was superscribed above the author's name.
to write or inscribe something below something else
Example
The artist superscribed his signature below the painting.
Origins of superscribe
from Latin 'superscribere', meaning 'to write over or above'
Summary: superscribe in Brief
The verb 'superscribe' [ˌsuːpərˈskraɪb] means to write or inscribe words, symbols, titles, or inscriptions above or on top of something else. It is often used in formal contexts such as labeling envelopes or attributing quotes to someone. Examples include 'The artist superscribed his signature on the painting' and 'Please superscribe the envelope with your name and address.'
