epigraphyPronunciation: /ɪˈpɪgrəfi, ɛ-/Definition of epigraphy noun [mass noun] the study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions. epigraphs collectively. Derivatives epigrapher noun epigraphicPronunciation: /-ˈgrafɪk/ adjective epigraphicalPronunciation: /-ˈgrafɪk(ə)l/ adjective epigraphicallyPronunciation: /-ˈgrafɪk(ə)li/ adverb epigraphist noun epigraphy in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of epigraphy in the US English dictionary