a diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.
[Math.]
Mathematicsa series of points, discrete or continuous, as in forming a curve or surface, each of which represents a value of a given function.
MathematicsAlso called linear graph. a network of lines connecting points.
a written symbol for an idea, a sound, or a linguistic expression.
v.t.
Mathematicsto draw (a curve) as representing a given function.
to represent by means of a graph.
1875–80; short for graphic formula; see graphic
1. See map.
graph-,
var. of grapho- before a vowel:grapheme.
-graph,
Telecommunicationsa combining form meaning "drawn,'' "written'' (lithograph; monograph); specialized in meaning to indicate the instrument rather than the written product of the instrument (telegraph; phonograph).
Greek -graphos (something) drawn or written, one who draws or writes. See grapho-
Also called:charta drawing depicting the relation between certain sets of numbers or quantities by means of a series of dots, lines, etc, plotted with reference to a set of axes See alsobar graph
a drawing depicting a functional relation between two or three variables by means of a curve or surface containing only those points whose coordinates satisfy the relation
a symbol in a writing system not further subdivisible into other such symbols
vb
(transitive) to draw or represent in a graph
Etymology: 19th Century: short for graphic formula