diptych
What is another word for diptych? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A picture or artwork made up of two panels, usually joined by hinges.
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How to use diptych
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a diptych painting
hinged diptych
literary diptych
two-panel diptych
Diptych is mainly used in art and literary criticism rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
The word comes from Late Latin diptycha, itself from Ancient Greek diptukhos, meaning folded or doubled. That Greek word combines di-, meaning two, with a root meaning fold or layer.
Full origin of diptych →Frequently asked questions
What does diptych mean?
It is a work made of two joined or paired parts, most often two panels of a painting.
What is the difference between a diptych and a triptych?
A diptych has two panels while a triptych has three.
Can diptych describe writing as well as art?
Yes, it can also describe a literary work told in two contrasting parts.
