Pronunciation: /ˈplɒtɪd/

Definitions of plotted

verb to plan or scheme secretly

Example Sentences

A1 The cat plotted to catch the mouse.

A2 The children plotted to surprise their parents with a homemade gift.

B1 The detective plotted the suspect's movements on a map.

B2 The spies plotted an elaborate scheme to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters.

C1 The mastermind plotted a complex heist that involved multiple layers of deception.

C2 The criminal organization plotted to take over the city's underworld through a series of strategic moves.

adjective having a plot or storyline

Example Sentences

A1 The children plotted a surprise for their teacher.

A2 She found a map with a plotted route to the treasure.

B1 The detective examined the plotted points on the graph to solve the case.

B2 The architect presented a detailed plan with plotted measurements for the new building.

C1 The data analyst analyzed the plotted data points to identify trends.

C2 The spy carefully studied the plotted locations of enemy bases on the map.

Examples of plotted in a Sentence

formal The architect carefully plotted the layout of the new building.

informal She plotted out her schedule for the week ahead.

slang They plotted to sneak out of the house without their parents knowing.

figurative The author plotted a thrilling twist in the story that kept readers on the edge of their seats.

Grammatical Forms of plotted

past tense

plotted

plural

plotted

comparative

more plotted

superlative

most plotted

present tense

plot

future tense

will plot

perfect tense

have plotted

continuous tense

is plotting

singular

plots

positive degree

plot

infinitive

to plot

gerund

plotting

participle

plotting

Origin and Evolution of plotted

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'plotted' originated from the Middle English word 'plotten' which came from the Old English word 'plotian' meaning to conspire or plan.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'plotted' has evolved to also include mapping out a course or creating a graph or chart.