in|scrib´a|ble

in|scrib´a|ble
in|scribe «ihn SKRYB», transitive verb, -scribed, -scrib|ing.
1. to write, engrave, or mark (words, names, letters, or symbols) on stone, metal, paper, or other material: »

Her name was inscribed on the ring. Please inscribe my initials on the watch.

2. to mark or engrave (stone, metal, paper, or other material) with words, names, letters, or symbols: »

How shall we inscribe the bracelet? His tombstone was inscribed with his name and the date of his death.

3. to address or dedicate (a book, picture, or other work) informally to a person.
4. Figurative. to impress deeply: »

My father's words are inscribed on my memory.

5. to put in a list; enroll.
6. Geometry. to draw (one figure) within another figure so that the inner touches the outer at as many points as possible.
7. British. to register the names of the holders of (bonds, stocks, or other securities).
╂[< Latin īnscrībere < in- on + scrībere write]
–in|scrib´a|ble, adjective.
–in|scrib´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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