nounπShare(authorship) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means."The plots of many mystery novels involve unexpected twists that keep the reader guessing until the very end. "storyliteraturewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn area or land used for building on or planting on."The farmer divided his field into smaller plots to grow different vegetables. "propertyagricultureareabuildingplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device."The scientist created plots of the data to show the relationship between temperature and pressure. "figuremathstatisticstechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable."The assassination of Lincoln was part of a larger plot."planpoliticsgovernmentactionorganizationstorylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareContrivance; deep reach thought; ability to plot or intrigue."The politician's elaborate plots to undermine his opponent were eventually revealed to the public. "mindcharacterabilityplanstorypoliticsliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareParticipation in any stratagem or conspiracy."The police suspected his involvement in the plots to rob the bank. "politicsgovernmentactionplanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plan; a purpose."The students worked together to create plots for their science fair projects. "planactionstoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceive (a crime, etc)."They had plotted a robbery."actionplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trace out (a graph or diagram)."They plotted the number of edits per day."mathtechnicalfigurescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc)."Every five minutes they plotted their position."mathtechnicalpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceive a crime, misdeed, etc."They were plotting against the king."actionplanstoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
