diagram
a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.
a drawing or plan that outlines and explains the parts, operation, etc., of something: a diagram of an engine.
a chart, plan, or scheme.
to represent by a diagram; make a diagram of.
Origin of diagram
1Other words from diagram
- di·a·gram·ma·ble, adjective
- mis·di·a·grammed, adjective
- un·di·a·gramed, adjective
- un·di·a·grammed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for diagram
/ (ˈdaɪəˌɡræm) /
a sketch, outline, or plan demonstrating the form or workings of something
maths a pictorial representation of a quantity or of a relationship: a Venn diagram
to show in or as if in a diagram
Origin of diagram
1Derived forms of diagram
- diagrammatic (ˌdaɪəɡrəˈmætɪk), adjective
- diagrammatically, adverb
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