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triptych

UK
/ˈtrɪp.tɪk/
US
/ˈtrɪp.tɪk/

Translations

triptychnoun
triptychs
pl
UK
/ˈtrɪp.tɪk/
US
/ˈtrɪp.tɪk/
The museum displayed a beautiful triptych from the Renaissance period.
В музее был выставлен красивый триптих эпохи Возрождения.
Synonyms
polyptych
three-part artwork
three-panel painting
triptychadjective
UK
/ˈtrɪptɪk/
US
/ˈtrɪptɪk/
Used attributively to describe something composed of or resembling a three-part work.

Definitions

triptychnoun
A set of three associated artistic, literary, or musical works intended to be appreciated together.
The gallery featured a triptych of paintings that depicted the stages of life.
A picture or relief carving on three panels, typically hinged together side by side and used as an altarpiece.
The medieval church displayed a beautiful triptych behind the altar, illustrating scenes from the Bible.
triptychadjective
Composed of or relating to three interrelated parts; having the form or qualities of a triptych.
The documentary adopts a triptych structure, exploring the past, present, and future of the city.
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