plot

/plɔt/
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plot

The scientist marks the data points on the plot.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A secret plan to do something, especially something unlawful or harmful: A plot is a scheme or conspiracy, often developed in secret.
    • The main sequence of events in a story, play, novel, or film: A plot is the structured arrangement of incidents and actions that make up the narrative.
    • A small, defined piece of land, often used for a specific purpose: A plot is a measured area of ground, such as for gardening or building.
    • A graph or diagram representing data or a plan: A plot is a chart showing the relationship between variables or the layout of an area.

  2. Verb:

    • To plan secretly, especially to do something illegal or harmful: To plot is to devise a secret scheme or conspiracy.
    • To devise the sequence of events in a story, play, or film: To plot is to construct the narrative structure of a creative work.
    • To mark or represent on a chart, graph, or map: To plot is to mark points or draw a diagram to show data or a plan.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The police uncovered a plot to rob the bank. (A secret, illegal plan)
    • The novel has a very complex and engaging plot. (The story's sequence of events)
    • He bought a small plot of land to build a house. (A piece of ground)
    • The scientist drew a plot showing the relationship between temperature and pressure. (A graph)

  • Verb:

    • The rebels plotted against the government for years. (Planned a secret, harmful action)
    • She spent months plotting her new mystery novel. (Devising the story's events)
    • The navigator plotted the ship's course on the map. (Marked a course on a chart)
    • We plotted the experimental results on a scatter graph. (Represented data on a diagram)
Advanced Usage

  • "The plot thickens": An idiom used to say that a situation, especially in a story, is becoming more complicated or interesting.

    • Just as we thought we knew the culprit, a new witness appeared—the plot thickens.

  • "To lose the plot" (idiom, informal): To lose one's ability to understand or deal with what is happening; to become confused or irrational.

    • After working 20 hours straight, I think I'm starting to lose the plot.
Variants and Related Words

  • Plotter (noun): A person who makes secret plans; also, a machine that draws graphs or diagrams.

    • The conspirators were identified as the main plotters.
    • The architect used a plotter to print the large-scale building plans.

  • Subplot (noun): A secondary strand of the plot that runs parallel to the main story.

    • The romance between the two side characters was an interesting subplot.
Synonyms
  • Noun (plan): Scheme, conspiracy, intrigue.
  • Noun (story): Storyline, narrative, scenario.
  • Noun (land): Parcel, lot, patch.
  • Verb (plan): Scheme, conspire, intrigue.
  • Verb (chart): Chart, map, graph.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Plot against (someone/something): To make a secret plan to harm or overthrow a person or institution.

    • The generals were accused of plotting against the king.

  • Plot out:

    • To plan something in detail.
      • We plotted out our route for the road trip.
    • To divide an area into plots.
      • The land was plotted out for the new housing development.
Related Idioms

  • A plot of land: A specific, often small, area of ground.

    • They grow vegetables on their plot of land.

  • To hatch a plot: To devise a secret plan.

    • The villains hatched a plot to steal the crown jewels.
plot

The scientist marks the data points on the plot.

Noun
  1. a chart or map showing the movements or progress of an object
  2. the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.
    • the characters were well drawn but the plot was banal
  3. a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
    • a bean plot
    • a cabbage patch
    • a briar patch
  4. a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
    • they concocted a plot to discredit the governor
    • I saw through his little game from the start
Verb
  1. devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet)
    • the writer is plotting a new novel
  2. make a plat of
    • Plat the town
  3. make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed
  4. plan secretly, usually something illegal
    • They plotted the overthrow of the government

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