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superscribe

/suːpəˈskɹʌɪb/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of writing or marking something in a conspicuous or emphatic way.

  • Noun

    The person who writes or inscribes something, especially on legal documents.


Rhymes
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scribe , prescribe , describe
Variants
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superscribe , superscribed , superscribes , superscribing
Etymology
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From the Latin super- 'over' + scribere 'to write'.


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  1. The term 'superscribe' was used in medieval manuscripts to refer to the heading or title of a document.

  2. The person who wrote or copied manuscripts in medieval Europe was often called a 'superscriber' or 'scriba'.


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  1. scribe: A person who writes or inscribes something, especially on legal documents.

  2. calligraphy: The art of writing with a pen or brush, using elegant and decorative handwriting.


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In literature, the term 'superscribe' is used to refer to the heading or title of a document or manuscript.

How to Memorize "superscribe"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of writing or marking something in a conspicuous or emphatic way.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'superscribe' with the idea of writing or marking something in a prominent way.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Super Scribe' to remember the meaning of the word. 'Super' means 'over' and 'scribe' means 'to write'.


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