Synonyms for superscription

Most common

direction · address

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Something written (or engraved) on the surface, outside, or above something else; specifically, an address on a letter, envelope, etc.

Related words

Word family

superscript

Forms

Plural

superscriptions → directions, addresses…

Example sentences

• direction The plane flew away in the direction of Hong Kong.
• address Please fill in your name and address on this form.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

address²

9 letters

direction³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (address² = 2 syllables).