triptych

== English == === Alternative forms === triptich === Etymology === From Ancient Greek τρίπτυχος (tríptukhos, “consisting of three layers, threefold”), from τρι- (tri-) + πτυχή (ptukhḗ, “a fold”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtɹɪp.tɪk/ Rhymes: -ɪptɪk Homophones: tryptic, trip tic === Noun === triptych (plural triptychs) (art) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges. Hypernym: panel painting Meronym: volet (by extension) A group of three people or works, especially when considered representative of a particular field or theme. (film) A film or video sequence intended to be shown on a triple screen with the use of linked projectors. (philately) A set of three se-tenant postage stamps that form a composite picture. (figurative) Any set of three closely connected ideas or objects. ==== Hypernyms ==== (arts): polyptych ==== Related terms ==== diptych ==== Translations ====