Diaglyptic

/ˌdaɪ.əˈɡlɪp.tɪk/ adjective

Definition

Related to or characterized by diaglyph carving or incised design; an alternative spelling of diaglyphic.

Etymology

Variant form from 'diaglyph' with '-tic' suffix (Greek origin), essentially interchangeable with diaglyphic.

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'diaglyphic' and 'diaglyptic' shows how ancient technical terms sometimes got two pronunciations as they traveled through different European languages!

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