Synonyms & related words for triptych

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of triptych — including diptych, altarpiece, collage, mural, mosaic, tableau. 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 triptych

Explore words related to triptych — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include polyptych, paintings, pentimento, predella, artwork, portraits, reredos, canvases. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for triptych

Common synonyms for triptych include diptych, altarpiece, collage, mural, mosaic, tableau, trilogy — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does triptych come from?

The word triptych breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: tri-, from Greek treis (“three”); and -ptych, from Greek ptyx (“fold”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.