inscribed

Everyday

1. Inscribed means written, carved or printed on something, especially stone, metal or the inside of a book. tree →
2. (maths) An inscribed shape is drawn inside another so that it just touches its sides or edges, like a circle inscribed in a square. tree →

In the lessons

In history: names inscribed on war memorials and old stones. In geometry: an inscribed circle touches each side of a triangle or square from inside; an inscribed polygon has all its corners on a circle. Phrases: inscribed on, inscribed with, inscribed in a circle.

Examples

• The winner's name was inscribed on the cup. tree →
• The ring was inscribed with her initials. tree →
• Names of soldiers are inscribed on the memorial. tree →
• Draw a circle inscribed in a square. tree →
• A square inscribed in a circle has its four corners on the circle. tree →
• The book was inscribed "To Tom, love from Gran". tree →
• Then you will come to a column on which is a marble slab inscribed with Cufic characters. tree →

Note

Noun: inscription (the writing). In maths: a circle inscribed in a square of side 10 cm has a diameter of 10 cm, so its radius is 5 cm. The opposite idea is circumscribed (drawn around outside).

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Writing set down in a book or on a wall was seen as lasting proof. In Daniel the writing on the wall (MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN) was read as God's judgment on King Belshazzar. In the primary lessons: In history: names inscribed on war memorials and old stones. In geometry: an inscribed circle touches each side of a triangle or square from inside; an inscribed polygon has all its corners on a circle. Phrases: inscribed on, inscribed with, inscribed in a circle.

Examples

• Oh that they were inscribed in a book! (Writings JOB.19.23, JPS 1917) tree →
• And this is the writing that was inscribed: MENE MENE, TEKEL UPHARSIN. (Writings DAN.5.25, JPS 1917) tree →
• then was the palm of the hand sent from before Him, and this writing was inscribed. (Writings DAN.5.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Noun: inscription (the writing). In maths: a circle inscribed in a square of side 10 cm has a diameter of 10 cm, so its radius is 5 cm. The opposite idea is circumscribed (drawn around outside).