What does superscription mean?
Definitions for superscription
ˌsu pərˈskrɪp ʃənsu·per·scrip·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
superscriptionnoun
an inscription written above something else
superscriptionnoun
the activity of superscribing
Wiktionary
superscriptionnoun
Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.
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.
superscriptionnoun
The act of superscribing.
Etymology: From superscription, or its source, superscriptio, from superscribere.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Superscriptionnoun
Etymology: super and scriptio, Latin.
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.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Superscriptionnoun
the act of superscribing
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
Superscriptionnoun
that part of a prescription which contains the Latin word recipe (Take) or the sign /
Etymology: [L. superscriptio. See Superscribe.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of superscription in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of superscription in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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