diptych

Meanings

• noun

  A set of two related or contrasting elements, typically represented by two side-by-side panels or leaves.

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Variants

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diptych , diptychs

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'diptychos' meaning 'folded twice'.

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Trivia

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1. The Mona Lisa is a famous diptych, with the famous painting being the left panel and a blank panel on the right.

2. The term 'diptych' can also be used to describe two related ideas or concepts.

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Related Concepts

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1. triptych: A triptych is a set of three related or contrasting elements, often represented by three side-by-side panels or leaves.

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Culture

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In art, a diptych is a painting or panel that is divided into two parts, often hinged together. In literature, a diptych can refer to a work that is divided into two parts, such as a pair of sonnets or a set of two poems. In music, a diptych can be a musical composition that is divided into two contrasting sections.

How to Memorize "diptych"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a book with two leaves or a painting divided into two parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'diptych' with the number 'two' and the idea of 'related elements'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Diptych is two, related elements, side by side, you can't deny'.

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