Graph

Pronunciation: /ɡræf/

Definitions of graph

noun a diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I can draw a simple graph to show the temperature changes.

A2 The graph displayed the sales numbers for the past year.

B1 The graph illustrates the correlation between exercise and heart health.

B2 The bar graph clearly depicts the distribution of wealth in the country.

C1 The line graph provides a detailed analysis of the stock market trends.

C2 The pie graph offers a comprehensive overview of the company's expenses.

Examples of graph in a Sentence

formal The data was presented in a clear and concise graph during the conference.

informal I'll need to see a graph of the numbers before I can make a decision.

slang Check out this sick graph showing our progress over time!

figurative She used a graph to illustrate the ups and downs of her emotional journey.

Grammatical Forms of graph

• past tense: graphed
• plural: graphs
• comparative: more graph
• superlative: most graph
• present tense: graphs
• future tense: will graph
• perfect tense: have graphed
• continuous tense: is graphing
• singular: graph
• positive degree: graph
• infinitive: to graph
• gerund: graphing
• participle: graphed

Origin and Evolution of graph

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'graph' originated from the Greek word 'grapho', meaning 'to write' or 'to draw'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a diagram or a drawing, the word 'graph' evolved to also represent a representation of data using points, lines, and symbols on a coordinate system.