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- [plot]
- /plɒt/
- /ˈplɒtɪŋ/
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- [plot]
- /plɒt/
Definitions of plotting word
- noun plotting a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government. 1
- noun plotting Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story. 1
- noun plotting a small piece or area of ground: a garden plot; burial plot. 1
- noun plotting a measured piece or parcel of land: a house on a two-acre plot. 1
- noun plotting a plan, map, diagram, or other graphic representation, as of land, a building, etc. 1
- noun plotting a list, timetable, or scheme dealing with any of the various arrangements for the production of a play, motion picture, etc.: According to the property plot, there should be a lamp stage left. 1
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Origin of plotting
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; (noun) of multiple orig.: in sense “piece of ground,” Middle English: small area, patch, stain, piece of ground, Old English: piece of ground (origin obscure); in senses “ground plan, outline, map, scheme,” variant (since the 16th century) of plat1, itself partly a variant of Middle English, Old English plot; sense “secret plan” (from 16th century) by association with complot, in pejorative sense; (v.) derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Plotting
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plotting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
plotting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for plotting
adj plotting
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- designing — artful and scheming; conniving; crafty
- machiavellian — of, like, or befitting Machiavelli.
noun plotting
- diagramming — a figure, usually consisting of a line drawing, made to accompany and illustrate a geometrical theorem, mathematical demonstration, etc.
- girdling — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.
- mapping — function
- intrigue — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- intrigues — Plural form of intrigue.
Top questions with plotting
- what is plotting?
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