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How do you spell Inscription?

Correct spelling

inscription

Remember SCRIB from Latin 'to write' - inscription has the same SCRIB as scribble.

Why is inscription spelled this way?

From Latin inscribere, to write upon. IN (upon) + SCRIBERE (to write). An inscription is writing placed upon a surface — words carved into permanence.

Common misspellings of inscription

inscryptioninscrptioninscripshuninscripion

Example

The ancient inscription on the tombstone had weathered over centuries but was still legible.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell inscription?+
The correct spelling is "inscription". Remember SCRIB from Latin 'to write' - inscription has the same SCRIB as scribble.
Is it inscryption or inscription?+
The correct spelling is "inscription", not "inscryption".

Other commonly misspelled words

inauguration incandescent incentive incessant

More spelling guides

intricate intrinsic introduction intuition

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