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Diagram

Verb / ˈdaɪʌˌgræm / Another word for diagram — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A diagram is a drawing or plan that shows the parts of something or how something works.

Synonyms & similar words

plot chart graph illustration map model plan sketch drawing layout blueprint outline scheme configuration design figure representation visualization draft diagraph

Synonyms by register

Formal

schematic chart graph illustration representation

Informal

drawing sketch layout plan

Literary

icon emblem effigy

Antonyms

text description prose explanation narration discourse

Common collocations

  • draw a diagram
  • create a diagram
  • simple diagram
  • complex diagram
  • flow diagram
  • diagram of the
  • diagram shows

Word family

noun diagram
verb diagram
adjective diagrammatic

Usage note

While 'diagram' can be used as a verb, it is less common than its noun form. Ensure the diagram clearly illustrates the intended concept.

Example sentences

  1. I made a diagram of how to build a birdhouse.
  2. The science teacher used a diagram to explain the water cycle.
  3. The map was just a simple diagram of the town's streets.
  4. She drew a diagram to show how to solve the math problem.
  5. The architect created a detailed diagram of the building's floor plan.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but a good diagram is worth a thousand pictures. - Daniel Rouach
  • The best way to predict the future is to design it. - Buckminster Fuller
  • I never design a building before I've seen the site and met the people who will be using it. - Frank Lloyd Wright

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