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triptych

Pronunciation: [ˈtrɪp.tɪk]

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Learn how to use triptych in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “art”

(noun) a type of artwork made up of three connected panels or sections. Think of it like a big painting that has three parts. Each part can show something different, but they all belong together to tell a bigger story.

Example

The artist created a beautiful triptych that showed the seasons: spring, summer, and fall.

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The gallery did not have any triptychs; just single paintings on display.

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Have you ever seen a triptych in a museum?

Context: “literature”

(noun) a work of art that is made of three parts that connect to each other, often telling a story or exploring a theme together. It's like a book that has three chapters that are all about the same idea.

Example

The author released a triptych of short stories, each one connected by the theme of friendship.

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She decided not to read the triptych because she was only interested in single stories.

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What are the main themes in the triptych of stories you read?

How to pronounce triptych

Pronunciation: [ˈtrɪp.tɪk]

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