plot

/plɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

A piece of land, typically with associated buildings, used for a particular purpose.

“The company owns several plots of land for future development.”

2. noun

A plan or scheme for achieving something, especially one that is secret or deceitful.

“The plot of the novel revolves around a complex web of deceit.”

3. verb

To make a plan or scheme for doing something.

“The politician plotted to increase funding for education.”

4. verb

To mark out or arrange the lines of something, typically in a regular or decorative pattern.

“The artist plotted the intricate designs onto the canvas.”

5. verb

To mark out or arrange the lines of something, typically on a map or graph.

“The scientist plotted the data to identify the trend.”

6. noun

A section of a television or film show, typically including a group of connected scenes.

“The plot of the show was engaging and kept me hooked.”

Synonyms

  • design
  • plan
  • scheme

Antonyms

  • chaos
  • randomness