polyptych

pol·yp·tych

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pol-ip-tik]
- /ˈpɒl ɪp tɪk/
- /pˈɒlɪptˌɪtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ip-tik]
- /ˈpɒl ɪp tɪk/

Definitions of polyptych word

noun polyptych a work of art composed of several connected panels. 1
noun polyptych an altarpiece consisting of more than three panels, set with paintings or carvings, and usually hinged for folding 0
noun polyptych a set of four or more panels with pictures, carvings, etc. often hinged for folding together, used as an altarpiece, etc. 0

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Origin of polyptych

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; special use of Late Latin polyptychum < Greek polýptychon a register, roll, noun use of neuter of polýptychos having many folds. See poly-, diptych, triptych

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Parts of speech for Polyptych

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polyptych popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

polyptych usage trend in Literature

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