First Known Use: 1619
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1diagram
noun di·a·gram \ˈdī-ə-ˌgram\
: a drawing that explains or shows the parts of something
Full Definition of DIAGRAM
1
: a graphic design that explains rather than represents; especially : a drawing that shows arrangement and relations (as of parts)
2
: a line drawing made for mathematical or scientific purposes
— di·a·gram·ma·ble \-ˌgra-mə-bəl\ adjective
— di·a·gram·mat·ic \ˌdī-ə-grə-ˈma-tik\ also di·a·gram·mat·i·cal \-ˈma-ti-kəl\ adjective
— di·a·gram·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of DIAGRAM
Greek diagramma, from diagraphein to mark out by lines, from dia- + graphein to write — more at carve
Related to DIAGRAM
- Synonyms
- illustration, figure, graphic, plate, visual
Rhymes with DIAGRAM
aerogram, Amsterdam, anagram, Birmingham, Boulder Dam, cablegram, centigram, Christogram, chronogram, cofferdam, cryptogram, decagram, deprogram, diaphragm, epigram, fluid dram, giant clam, hard-shell clam, hexagram, histogram, Hohokam, hologram, kilogram, logogram, mammogram, milligram, Minicam, monogram, nomogram, oriflamme, pentagram, phonogram, pictogram, reprogram, Rotterdam, scattergram, self-exam, skiagram, soft-shell clam, sonogram, subprogram, telegram, tetradrachm, thank-you-ma'am, tinker's damn, Uncle Sam
2diagram
verb
: to show or explain (something) in a diagram
diagrammed or diagramed \-ˌgramd\diagram·ming or diagram·ing \-ˌgra-miŋ\
Full Definition of DIAGRAM
transitive verb
: to represent by or put into the form of a diagram <diagram a sentence> <diagram a football play>
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First Known Use of DIAGRAM
1785
DIAGRAMMATIC Defined for Kids
1diagram
noun di·a·gram \ˈdī-ə-ˌgram\
Definition of DIAGRAM for Kids
: a drawing, plan, or chart that makes something clearer or easier to understand
2diagram
verb
di·a·grammed or di·a·gramed \ˈdī-ə-ˌgramd\di·a·gram·ming or di·a·gram·ing \-ˌgra-miŋ\
Definition of DIAGRAM for Kids
: to put in the form of a drawing, plan, or chart <The coach diagrammed the new play.>
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