Diagram: meaning, definitions and examples

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diagram

 

[ หˆdaษชษ™หŒษกrรฆm ]

Context #1 | Noun

visual representation

A diagram is a simple drawing which consists mainly of lines and is used, for example, to explain how a machine works, or to show the relationship between different parts of a system.

Synonyms

chart, graph, scheme

Examples of usage

  • The diagram illustrates the process of photosynthesis in plants.
  • She created a diagram to demonstrate the new software design.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

In mathematics, a diagram is a simple geometric figure, such as a line or circle, which is used to illustrate a mathematical concept or relationship.

Synonyms

figure, illustration, sketch

Examples of usage

  • The teacher drew a diagram on the board to help explain the geometry problem.
  • The Venn diagram shows the relationship between sets A and B.

Translations

Translations of the word "diagram" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diagrama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเฅ‡เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diagramm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diagram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะฐะณั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diagram

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diagramme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diagrama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diyagram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„ํ‘œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณู… ุจูŠุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diagram

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diagram

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›พ่กจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diagram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรฝringarmynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฐะณั€ะฐะผะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diaqram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diagrama

Etymology

The word 'diagram' originated from the Greek word 'diagramma', which means 'a figure made by lines'. The use of diagrams has been traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks, who used simple drawings to represent complex ideas. Over time, diagrams have become essential tools in various fields such as science, mathematics, and engineering, helping to visualize and communicate information effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,732, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.