superscription

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.
2. (countable, uncountable) An editorial addition at the beginning, often indicating the authorship of a piece.
3. (countable, uncountable) The act of superscribing.

Synonyms

address

inscription

header

heading

headings

headline

label

🏷️

letterheads

scripture

sign

title

above-mentioned

page header

docket

Translations

opschrift

hoofd

Überschrift

inscription

επιγραφή

título

sobrescrito

titre

suscription

Köpfen

τίτλος

encapçalament

επικεφαλίδα

Kopfballspiel

Steuerkurs

Pronounced as (IPA)

/suːpəˈskɹɪpʃ(ə)n/

Etymology

From Middle French superscription, or its source, Late Latin superscriptio, from superscribere.