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dia·gram (dī′ə gram′)
noun
- a geometric figure, used to illustrate a mathematical statement, proof, etc.
- a sketch, drawing, or plan that explains a thing by outlining its parts and their relationships, workings, etc.
- a chart or graph explaining or illustrating ideas, statistics, etc.
Etymology: Gr diagramma < diagraphein, to mark out by lines, draw < dia- (see dia-) + graphein, to write (see graphic)
transitive verb diagramed -·gramed′ or diagrammed -·grammed′, diagraming -·gram′·ing or diagramming -·gram′·ming
Related Forms:
- diagrammatic di′a·gram·mat′ic (-grə mat′ik) adjective or diagrammatical di′a·gram·mat′i·cal
- diagrammatically di′a·gram·mat′i·cally adverb
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Preposition: of
- apparatus: Figure 3. Diagram of the experimental apparatus used in the lab.
Converse of object
- annotate: An annotated diagram of a house is shown with regulations explained.
Adjective modifier
- schematic: A schematic diagram of the computer cluster hardware for the analysis of cancer genomics data.
Modifies a noun
- opposite: In the diagram opposite, the supply curve S shows SMC because there are no negative externalities.
Noun used with modifier
- wiring: Do you have a wiring diagram for a Daimler 3.6 1986 on a D reg?
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