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epigraph

/ˈɛpɪˌɡræf/ noun · British & US
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What does epigraph mean?

noun

A quotation or phrase, especially one at the beginning of a book, chapter, or article, often relevant to the subject matter. A written or printed inscription, especially one on a tombstone or monument.

Example

"The author chose a famous epigraph from Shakespeare to introduce the chapter."

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