Definition

A person who writes or carves words or designs onto a surface, often for the purpose of marking or commemorating something.

Example

The inscriber carefully etched the names into the stone.

Conversation

I just bought a new inscriber for my art project.

That sounds cool! What does it do?

It helps me add intricate designs to my pieces.

Nice! I can't wait to see how your work turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inscriber → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "scribere" (meaning to write) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "inscriber" refers to a person who writes or engraves something into a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'writing' ('scribere') 'into' ('in-') something — that's why an inscriber is a person who writes into a surface.

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