Plotted: meaning, definitions and examples
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plotted
[ ˈplɑːtɪd ]
graphing data
Plotted refers to the act of marking or placing points on a graph based on a set of data points or coordinates. It can also mean to devise or plan something carefully, such as a course of action.
Synonyms
charted, designed, graphed, mapped
Examples of usage
- The researcher plotted the data on a graph to analyze trends.
- She plotted her vacation route on a map.
- The data was plotted to visualize the results of the experiment.
planning actions
In a more metaphorical sense, plotted can refer to coordinating or scheming to achieve a specific goal. This usage often has a connotation of secrecy or cunning.
Synonyms
conspired, contrived, planned, schemed
Examples of usage
- They plotted their escape from the party.
- The villains plotted against the hero.
- After weeks of planning, she finally plotted the surprise party.
Translations
Translations of the word "plotted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 plotado
🇮🇳 प्लॉट किया हुआ
🇩🇪 gezeichnet
🇮🇩 diplot
🇺🇦 побудований
🇵🇱 wykreślony
🇯🇵 プロットされた
🇫🇷 tracé
🇪🇸 ploteado
🇹🇷 grafiğe dökülmüş
🇰🇷 플롯된
🇸🇦 مخطط
🇨🇿 nakreslený
🇸🇰 nakreslený
🇨🇳 绘制的
🇸🇮 narisano
🇮🇸 teiknað
🇰🇿 салынған
🇬🇪 ხაზგასმით
🇦🇿 çizilmiş
🇲🇽 ploteado
Word origin
The word 'plotted' is the past tense of 'plot', which originates from the Old French word 'plot', meaning a small piece of ground or a plan. It has evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings from geographical mapping to strategic planning, especially in literary contexts. The transition into graphing data reflects the increasing use of visual representations in mathematical and scientific disciplines. 'Plot' can also be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word *platō, which signifies to spread out or flatten. The usage of 'plotted' in contemporary language often conveys both the physical act of drawing or graphing as well as the conceptual act of planning events or actions.