English word epigram comes from Ancient Greek γράμμα, Ancient Greek ἐπί, and later Latin epigramma (Epigram. Inscription.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| γράμμα | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ἐπί | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ἐπίγραμμα | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| epigramma | Latin (lat) | Epigram. Inscription. |
| épigramme | Middle French (frm) | |
| epigram | English (eng) | (obsolete) An inscription in stone.. A brief but witty saying.. A short, witty or pithy poem. |