1. of, relating to, or consisting of inscriptions, especially ancient inscriptions on stone, metal, or other durable materials
Usage: scholarly; academic
2. of or relating to epigraphy, the study and interpretation of inscriptions
Usage: scholarly; academic

Examples

• The museum houses an impressive collection of epigraphical artifacts from the Roman period.
• Scholars used epigraphical evidence to date the ancient temple.
• Her research focuses on epigraphical analysis of Greek inscriptions.
• The epigraphical record provides valuable insights into the lives of ordinary people in antiquity.
• Epigraphical studies have revealed new information about trade routes in the Mediterranean.