Synonyms & related words for altarpiece

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of altarpiece — including retable, predella, retablo, superaltar, triptych, diptych. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to altarpiece

Explore words related to altarpiece — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include reredos, polyptych, iconostasis, altars, cantoris, retrochoir, transept, chancel. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for altarpiece

Common synonyms for altarpiece include retable, predella, retablo, superaltar, triptych, diptych, mural — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does altarpiece come from?

The word altarpiece breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and Gaulish origin: altar, from Latin altare (“high place, altar”); and piece, from Gaulish pettia (“piece, fragment”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.