'anaglyphical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaglyphos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'again' and 'glyphein' meant 'to carve.'

'anaglyphos' was adopted into Late Latin as 'anaglyphus,' then into English as 'anaglyph,' and the adjective form 'anaglyphical' was formed in English.

Initially, it referred to something carved in relief, but over time it evolved to refer to images or designs that create a 3D effect, especially using color separation.