Anepigraphic

/ænˌɛpɪˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing something that has no inscription, writing, or text on it.

Etymology

From the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without,' combined with Greek 'epigraphe' meaning 'inscription,' from 'epi-' (upon) and 'graphe' (writing). The '-ic' suffix makes it an adjective.

Kelly Says

Archaeologists love finding anepigraphic artifacts because it means they have to solve mysteries without written clues—like discovering an ancient coin with no name or date on it, which requires detective work instead of just reading the label.

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