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plotting

|plot/ting|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈplɑːtɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈplɒtɪŋ/

(plot)

scheme or storyline

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'plot' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'plot,' where 'plot' meant 'a small piece of ground.'

Historical Evolution

'plot' changed from the Old English word 'plot' and eventually became the modern English word 'plot.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a small piece of ground,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to plan or scheme.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'plot'.

They were plotting a surprise party for her birthday.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41