Plotted: meaning, definitions and examples

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plotted

 

[ ˈplɑːtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,269 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.