Question

what is difference between manuscripts and inscriptions​

Answer 1

Answer:

Both Manuscripts and Inscriptions are two forms of documents. The main difference between manuscript and inscription is that a manuscript is a handwritten or typewritten document whereas an inscription is a text carved on a hard surface.

Definition  

A manuscript is a handwritten or typewritten document.

An inscription is a text carved on a hard surface.

Materials

Manuscripts were written on papers such as vellum, papyrus, parchment, etc.

Inscriptions were written on hard surfaces such as stone, marble, and metals.

Preservation

Manuscripts were difficult to preserve.

Inscriptions are durable, and no special effort is needed for preservation.

Creation

Manuscripts are relatively easier to write.

A lot of time and effort was taken to create inscriptions.

Longevity

Manuscripts had a short lifetime if they were not well preserved.

Inscriptions had a longer life.

Alteration

It is not difficult to alter the writings on a manuscript since they are written on paper.

It is difficult to alter the writings on an inscription since they are written on a hard surface like a stone.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Manuscript:

• Piece of information written in the past to preserve it.
• Generally written on Parchment.

Inscription:

• Act of recording small pieces of information.
• Generally written on Stones.