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glyptography vs diaglyph

diaglyph vs glyptography

glyptography and diaglyph both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glyptography Yes No No No
diaglyph Yes No No No
As nouns, diaglyph is a hyponym of glyptography; that is, diaglyph is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than glyptography:
  • glyptography: carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)
  • diaglyph: glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)
Other hyponyms of glyptography include anaglyph, glyph, glyptics, lithoglyptics, intaglio.
glyptography (noun) diaglyph (noun)
carving or engraving (especially on stones) glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)
carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)
Difference between glyptography and diaglyph

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