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The word itself is Italian, but it is certainly Latin in origin. 'graffiare' - 'to scribble' is the root word.

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Where is the origin of the word graffiti?

It is an Italian word meaning 'a little scratch' an extension of 'graffiare' meaning to scribble. Also linked to the Latin word 'graphium' and Greek 'grapheion' meaning stylus


How many syllables are in the word graffiti?

Graffiti has three syllables.


Is graffiti art?

It depends on how you define art, and what graffiti you're talking about. Certainly there is graffiti out there that is amazingly done, beautiful, and completely worthy of the idea of "art." But there is also graffiti out there that is nothing more than a simple tag which, depending on the person viewing it, doesn't really come across as art.


Where did the word graffiti came from?

The word, graffiti, as used today, comes to us from the Italian word, graffiato (scratched). Originally, it came from the Greek word: graphein (to write).


What is the singular form of the word graffiti?

graffitoThe word graffiti is a plural noun in Italian. In English graffiti is far more common than the singular form graffito.When the reference is to a particular inscription (as in There was a bold graffiti on the wall), the form graffito would be etymologically correct.


How do you spell griffiede?

The word is spelled graffiti.


How do you spell graffiti?

The word 'graffitti' is plural. Graffito is the singular version, though it is uncommon among laymen`s terms


What does journal mean in Roman?

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What is the difference between graffiti and graffiti art?

graffiti takes its name from Latin *graphīre to write . There are so many forms of it that just saying it is all graffiti is almost the same as saying any form of music is just noise. Is graffiti art? i would argue that by its definition it is. As far as saying one is breaking the law and the other is artwork , i believe that falls upon local laws not in the name itself. All forms of graffiti are forms of expression and that is by definition art . so your answer is no there is no difference between graffiti and graffiti art


Where did the word graffiti originate from?

It came from the Italian word "graffiato," which means "scratched."


How did graffiti get to Europe?

Graffiti was invented in Europe. It is an Italian word, and refers to the practice in northern Italy of decorating the outside of houses with drawings. Graffiti is Italian for scratching. Graffiti (without the owners permission) has been found in the ruins of Pompeii.