diagram

American  

[dahy-uh-gram] / ˈdaɪ əˌgræm /

noun

1. a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.

2. a drawing or plan that outlines and explains the parts, operation, etc., of something.

   a diagram of an engine.

3. a chart, plan, or scheme.

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verb (used with object)

diagramed, diagrammed, diagraming, diagramming

1. to represent by a diagram; make a diagram of.

diagram British  

/ ˌdaɪəɡrəˈmætɪk, ˈdaɪəˌɡræm /

noun

1. a sketch, outline, or plan demonstrating the form or workings of something

2. maths a pictorial representation of a quantity or of a relationship

   a Venn diagram

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verb

1. to show in or as if in a diagram

Other Word Forms

• diagrammable adjective
• diagrammatic adjective
• diagrammatically adverb
• misdiagrammed adjective
• undiagramed adjective
• undiagrammed adjective

Etymology

Origin of diagram

1610–20; < Latin diagramma < Greek: that which is marked out by lines. See dia-, -gram ¹

Example Sentences

But the truth is, I’m not great with diagrams and maps.

From Literature

“The river should flood no more than in the last two eruptions,” Mullineaux said, as he drew diagrams and explained the evidence they had found from the past.

From Literature

She ran her hand along a diagram gouged into the stone: a planet, bifurcated.

From Literature

Deciphering tricks, technical diagrams, even two of their replica Enigma machines.

From Literature

“Sexistential” presents both sides of a modern mother’s Venn diagram, with Robyn gyrating in its overlapping middle, inviting us to her party.

From Salon