'anaglyptical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaglyptos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'glyphein' meant 'to carve.'

'anaglyptical' changed from the Greek word 'anaglyptikos' (relating to carved work) and eventually became the modern English word 'anaglyptical.'

Initially, it meant 'relating to carved or embossed work,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.