diagram
noun
a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.
diagrams
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pluralof diagram.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof diagram (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
diagramnouna figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.
Example Sentences
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And the inspiration that's likely to be important is actually real biological wiring diagrams.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Turns out we just have some paperwork to do and some diagrams but as everybody knows, I’m looking to move so I can be more educational and help more animals,” Blair wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
No need to untangle the complex hypocrisy here — it’s all laid out in arrows and diagrams.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Patterns resembling Voronoi diagrams can often be seen in nature, including the markings on giraffes.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
They then checked the a-helix by visual inspection with Max’s X-ray diagrams.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
