Synonyms for epitaph
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.
Related words
- Word family
- epitapher epitaphian epitaphist
Forms
- Plural
- epitaphs → inscriptions…
Example sentences
- inscription A touching inscription was etched into the tombstone.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| epitaph | steady | |
| inscription | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- inscription3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inscription3 = 3 syllables).