[in.scrip.tion] n [ME inscripcioun, fr. L inscription-, inscriptio, fr. inscribere] (14c) 1 a: something that is inscribed; also: superscription b: epigraph
2. c: the wording on a coin, medal, seal, or currency note
2: the dedication of a book or work of art 3 a: the act of inscribing b: the entering of a name on or as if on a list: enrollment
4. Brit a: the act of inscribing securities b pl: inscribed securities -- in.scrip.tion.al adj