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graph

|graph|

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/ɡræf/

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/ɡrɑːf/

visual representation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'graph' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'grapho,' where 'grapho' meant 'to write or draw.'

Historical Evolution

'grapho' transformed into the French word 'graphe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'graph' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to write or draw,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a diagram or chart.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.

The graph shows the increase in sales over the year.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to plot or trace on a graph.

She graphed the data to find trends.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45