Plotting

Pronunciation: /ˈplɑtɪŋ/

Definitions of plotting

verb The word 'plotting' is a verb, which is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'plotting' refers to the act of making a secret plan to carry out a harmful or illegal act.

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is plotting how to catch the mouse.

A2 She was caught plotting to overthrow the government.

B1 The group of friends is plotting a surprise party for their friend.

B2 The detective is currently plotting the suspect's movements.

C1 The mastermind behind the crime was meticulously plotting every detail.

C2 The villain in the movie is always plotting to take over the world.

Examples of plotting in a Sentence

formal The group of conspirators was caught plotting to overthrow the government.

informal I heard they were plotting to throw a surprise party for her birthday.

slang I saw them plotting to skip class and go to the beach instead.

figurative The storm clouds were plotting to unleash their fury on the unsuspecting town.

Grammatical Forms of plotting

• past tense: plotted
• plural: plottings
• comparative: more plotting
• superlative: most plotting
• present tense: plot
• future tense: will plot
• perfect tense: have plotted
• continuous tense: is plotting
• singular: plotting
• positive degree: plotting
• infinitive: to plot
• gerund: plotting
• participle: plotting

Origin and Evolution of plotting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'plotting' originated from the Middle English word 'plotten' which came from the Old English word 'plottian' meaning to scheme or conspire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plotting' has evolved to encompass not just negative connotations of scheming or conspiring, but also to refer to the act of planning or devising a course of action.