'anaglyptographic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anaglyptos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'again' and 'glyphein' meant 'to carve,' combined with '-graphic' meaning 'related to writing or printing.'

'anaglyptos' transformed into the French word 'anaglyptique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaglyptographic' through the addition of the suffix '-graphic.'

Initially, it meant 'related to carved or embossed work,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a specific printing process that produces raised images.'