Anaglyptical

/ˌænəˈɡlɪptɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

A more formal variant of anaglyptic, describing relief carving and engraving techniques used in creating ornamental artwork.

Etymology

Extended form of anaglyptic using the -al suffix, following 19th-century patterns of creating both -ic and -ical variants.

Kelly Says

Again we see that Victorian preference for longer words—anaglyptical and anaglyptic mean the same thing, but in old art history books you'll find the longer version used to sound more erudite.

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