plotting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making a series of marks on a surface, typically as a way of recording information.

  - "He spent hours plotting the course for his sailing trip."
  - "The detective spent hours poring over the crime scene, carefully plotting out every detail."

• Noun

  A plan or scheme, especially an illegal or unethical one.

  - "The group hatched a plot to steal the priceless diamond."
  - "The politician's plot to cover up the scandal was uncovered."

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Synonyms

lot , scheme , becast

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plotting
plot , mop , shop , droop , prop , scoop , top , pop , cop , hop

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Variants

List of all variants of plotting that leads to same result
plot , plots , plotted , plotting

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Etymology

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The word 'plotting' comes from the Old French word 'plotter', which means 'to plan'. It is related to the word 'plot', which originally meant 'a piece of ground'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plotting' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'plot' originally referred to a piece of land, and the term 'plotting' was used to describe the process of dividing up land.

3. The term 'plot device' was first used in literature in the 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plot Device: A plot device is a literary technique used to advance the plot of a story. It can take many forms, such as a hidden talent, a misunderstanding, or a coincidence.

2. Narrative Structure: Narrative structure refers to the way in which the events of a story are arranged and presented to the reader. There are many different narrative structures, including linear, nonlinear, and flashback.

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Quotes

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1. Would-be nation builders "plotted" Italy's unification from the south and the north.

   - David Van Biema,{it}Time{/it},4 Sept. 2000

2. While men "plotted" wars or devised philosophies, women were confined within their homes …

   - Barbara Ehrenreich,{it}Ms.{/it},Winter 2007

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Culture

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In literature, 'plotting' refers to the way in which the events of a story are arranged and developed. A well-crafted plot engages the reader and keeps them invested in the story. In art, 'plotting' can refer to the creation of a visual composition, such as a landscape or still life. In music, a 'plot' refers to the narrative or storyline conveyed through the lyrics of a song.

How to Memorize "plotting"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of 'plotting', visualize the act of making marks on a surface to record information or plan something.
   - Visualize the word 'plotting' as a verb, and imagine yourself carefully plotting out a course or a plan.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plotting' with the act of planning or scheming.
   - Think of a detective meticulously plotting out the details of a crime scene.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Plot This' to remember the meaning of 'plotting'.
   - P - Plan or record information
   - P - Plot or scheme

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