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I can't help seeing 'Waste Land' as the third in a triptych with my earlier films 'Devil's Playground' and 'Blindsight,' and not least in the awe and gratitude I feel for the group of people who were courageous enough to share their stories with us - and to live lives so rich in inspiration for us all.
Lucy Walker

Meaning of "triptych" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TRIPTYCH

From Greek triptukhos, from tri- + ptux plate; compare diptych.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TRIPTYCH

triptych  [ˈtrɪptɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRIPTYCH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Triptych is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRIPTYCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

triptych

Triptych

A triptych (/ˈtrɪptɪk/ TRIP-tik; from the Greek adjective τρίπτυχον ("three-fold"), from tri, i.e., "three" and ptysso, i.e., "to fold" or ptyx, i.e., "fold") is a work of art (usually a panel painting) that is divided into three sections, or three carved panels which are hinged together and can be folded shut or displayed open. It is therefore a type of polyptych, the term for all multi-panel works. The middle panel is typically the largest and it is flanked by two smaller related works, although there are triptychs of equal-sized panels. The highest price ever paid for an artwork at auction was $142.4 million for a 1969 triptych, Three Studies of Lucian Freud, by Francis Bacon. The form can also be used for pendant jewelry.

Definition of triptych in the English dictionary

The definition of triptych in the dictionary is a set of three pictures or panels, usually hinged so that the two wing panels fold over the larger central one: often used as an altarpiece. Other definition of triptych is a set of three hinged writing tablets.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRIPTYCH


anaglyptic
ˌænəˈɡlɪptɪk
apocalyptic
əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk
chymotryptic
ˌkaɪməʊˈtrɪptɪk
Coptic
ˈkɒptɪk
cryptic
ˈkrɪptɪk
diptych
ˈdɪptɪk
ecliptic
ɪˈklɪptɪk
elliptic
ɪˈlɪptɪk
glyptic
ˈɡlɪptɪk
lithonthryptic
ˌlɪθɒnˈθrɪptɪk
lithontriptic
ˌlɪθɒnˈtrɪptɪk
lithotriptic
ˌlɪθəʊˈtrɪptɪk
optic
ˈɒptɪk
polyptych
ˈpɒlɪptɪk
postapocalyptic
ˌpəʊstəˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk
procryptic
prəʊˈkrɪptɪk
septic
ˈsɛptɪk
styptic
ˈstɪptɪk
synaptic
sɪˈnæptɪk
tryptic
ˈtrɪptɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRIPTYCH

trippiest
tripping
trippingly
tripple
trippler
trippy
tripsis
triptan
triptane
tripterous
Triptolemus
triptote
triptyque
tripudiary
tripudiate
tripudiation
tripudium
Tripura
tripwire
tripy

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRIPTYCH

ach
approach
as much
at a pinch
at a stretch
beach
branch
catch
Catholic Church
ch
church
coach
Czech
daych
Deutsch
dutch
each
French
inch
psych

Synonyms and antonyms of triptych in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «triptych» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRIPTYCH

Find out the translation of triptych to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of triptych from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «triptych» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

三联
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tríptico
570 millions of speakers

English

triptych
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Triptych
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالثلاثي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

триптих
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tríptico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পাশাপাশি আটকান তিন তক্তার উপর অংকিত ছবি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

triptyque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Triptych
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Triptychon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トリプティク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

삼부작
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Triptych
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bức họa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

triptych
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तिप्पट्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üç parçalı tablo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trittico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tryptyk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

триптих
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

triptic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τρίπτυχο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

triptiek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

triptyk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

triptykon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of triptych

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIPTYCH»

The term «triptych» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.737 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIPTYCH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about triptych

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3 QUOTES WITH «TRIPTYCH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word triptych.
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Brian Cox
I think I must be the only British actor who's played both Stalin and Trotsky. I need to play Lenin so I can make it a triptych.
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Justin Cronin
One of the traps or the pitfalls of writing a trilogy - or a triptych, or whatever term you want to use - is that the second book can be a long second act to get you from book one to book three, which borrows all of its energy from the first book.
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Lucy Walker
I can't help seeing 'Waste Land' as the third in a triptych with my earlier films 'Devil's Playground' and 'Blindsight,' and not least in the awe and gratitude I feel for the group of people who were courageous enough to share their stories with us - and to live lives so rich in inspiration for us all.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRIPTYCH»

Discover the use of triptych in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to triptych and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Triptych
" Gwen looked up. "It was nothing like that." Part District 9, part Lost in Translation, part Stranger in a Strange Land, Triptych is a poignant, character-driven science fiction story about tolerance, love and loss.
J M Frey, 2012
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Triptych: (Will Trent / Atlanta series 1)
'This is without doubt an accomplished, compelling and complex tale, with page-turning power aplenty' Daily Express 'Criminally spectacular' OK! 'Triptych is structured and paced brilliantly; the tension is unceasing throughout.
Karin Slaughter, 2008
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Triptych: For Percussion Quartet
For four players. A 15-minute work in three diverse movements. Instrumentation: bells, xylophone, vibraphone, chimes, snare drum, bass drum, tom-tom, tenor drum, cymbals, timbales, bongos, finger cymbals, triangle, cowbell.
‎1985
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London Triptych
A remarkable and bold novel that interweaves the lives and loves of three very different London men across the decades.
Jonathan Kemp, 2013
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Opening Doors: The Early Netherlandish Triptych Reinterpreted
"A study of Netherlandish triptychs from the early fifteenth century through the early seventeenth century, covering works by Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, Hugo van der Goes, Hieronymus Bosch, and Peter Paul Rubens.
Lynn F. Jacobs, 2012
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New Mexico Triptych
Originally published: Paterson, N.J.: St. Anthony Guild Press, 1940.
Angelico Chavez, 2010
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An American Triptych: Anne Bradstreet, Emily Dickinson, ...
Traces the lives of three American women, Puritan, Victorian, and modern, and compares the themes and philosophy of their poetry
Wendy Martin, 1984
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Triptych: A Memoir
In this book the author provides a summary of his work from 1960 to 1972 and gives an account of the re-enactment of very early experiences before and during birth in 16 patients, the majority of whom had severe neurotic and psychosomatic ...
Margaret Lynch, 2005
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American Socialist Triptych: The Literary-Political Work of ...
A closer look at three American writers sheds new light on the evolution of socialist thought in the U.S.
Mark Van Wienen, 2012
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Triptych: And, Iphigenia
And, Iphigenia Edna O'Brien. Introduction spirit and dedication to his calling that he wrote over a hundred plays—nineteen of which are in existense—and that when he died in Macedonia, Sophocles, out ofa mark of delayed homage for his  ...
Edna O'Brien, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRIPTYCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term triptych is used in the context of the following news items.
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Treasures: International prohibition of selling ivory may affect …
I inherited this triptych from my aunt about 12 years ago. It was originally a gift to my aunt from a very old friend from Switzerland. I tried to investigate it a little and ... «Macon Telegraph, Jul 15»
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ADF review: 'Triptych' program combines art with heart
Her company's debut at the American Dance Festival offers Latsky's intriguing new program, “Triptych.” Its three sections, together lasting a little over an hour, ... «News & Observer, Jun 15»
3
Franciscan centenary triptych
A triptych by Gozitan artist Vince Caruana was inaugurated at the chapel of Domus Pacis, a recently refurbished Franciscan friary retirement home in Baħar ... «Times of Malta, May 15»
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Video Premiere: CRADLE OF FILTH's 'Right Wing Of The Garden …
"Right Wing Of The Garden Triptych", the new video from British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Sam ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, May 15»
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Heidi Latsky's 'Triptych' premieres in Montclair
"Triptych" plays at the Alexander Kasser Theater, 1 Normal Ave. For tickets and more information, visit peakperfs.org. The work includes two live dance pieces, ... «NorthJersey.com, Apr 15»
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The art of defiance: triptych tells story of Holocaust survivor
So he created the 4-by-8-foot oil triptych whose title says it all: 77835 Defied the Nazi Final Solution. The painting is on display Thursday, Holocaust Memorial ... «Montreal Gazette, Apr 15»
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Broadway World: World Premiere of Heidi Latsky's Triptych
Now she adds film director to her résumé with the world premiere of Triptych, comprised of two live dance pieces, Somewhere and Solo/Countersolo and the ... «Montclaire News, Apr 15»
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Girls Names Return With The Eleven-Minute Single "Zero Triptych"
Now they're zoning out even further with the awesome eleven-minute single "Zero Triptych," which will see release on 12" via Tough Love. The band explained ... «The FADER, Mar 15»
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Museo del Prado Purchases Rare Renaissance Triptych Worth €4m
The Museo del Prado in Madrid has acquired a rare early Renaissance triptych once part of the Álvarez Fisa Collection for €4 million, El Confidencial reports. «artnet News, Jan 15»
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Cascading Streams Of Dancers In Rambert's Triptych
Triptych is at Sadler's Wells until Saturday 22 November. Tickets priced £8-38 are available from the Sadler's Wells website. Londonist received a complimentary ... «Londonist, Nov 14»

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