The difference between Inscription and Legend

When used as nouns, inscription means the act of inscribing, whereas legend means a of unknown origin describing but past .

Legend is also verb with the meaning: to tell or narrate.

check bellow for the other definitions of Inscription and Legend

  1. Inscription as a noun:

    The act of inscribing.

  2. Inscription as a noun:

    Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone.

  3. Inscription as a noun:

    The text on a coin.

  4. Inscription as a noun:

    Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

  1. Legend as a noun:

    A unrealistic story depicting past events. A of unknown origin describing but past . A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose is uncertain. A story in which a is to an unlikely degree. A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records; a .

    Examples:

    "The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis."

    "The legend of [[Robin Hood]]/the legend of [[Prester John]]/the legend of [[Coriolanus]]."

    "The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story."

    "According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa."

  2. Legend as a noun (UK, Irish, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial, slang):

    A person related to a legend or legends. A leading in a historical legend. A person with legend-like qualities, such as extraordinary . # A cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.

    Examples:

    "Achilles is a legend in Greek culture."

    "Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball."

    "I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend."

  3. Legend as a noun:

    A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

    Examples:

    "According to the legend on the map, that building is a school."

  4. Legend as a noun:

    An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.

  1. Legend as a verb (archaic, transitive):

    To tell or narrate; to recount.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Bishop Hall"

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