Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Epigraph.
Epigraph - as a noun
A quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing
An engraved inscription
Epigraph - as a verb
To provide (a literary work) with an epigraph.
Example Sentences
"The novel begins with a thought-provoking epigraph from a famous philosopher."
"The poet chose a beautiful epigraph to set the tone for her collection of poems."
"The epigraph at the beginning of the chapter provided a clue about what was to come."
"The professor discussed the meaning of the epigraph before analyzing the text."
"I always enjoy reading the epigraphs in books; they often give me a glimpse into the author's intentions."
Word Game Points
Is EPIGRAPH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, epigraph is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EPIGRAPH has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EPIGRAPH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, epigraph is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEPIGRAPH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is EPIGRAPH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, epigraph is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEPIGRAPH has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.