Plot

Quick meaning: Plot is a noun meaning (narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.

Meaning

(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.

More Meanings

1. An area or land used for building on or planting on.
2. A grave.
3. A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
4. A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable.
5. Contrivance; deep reach thought; ability to plot or intrigue.
6. Participation in any stratagem or conspiracy.
7. A plan; a purpose.

Example Sentences

a man of much plot

He's buried in the family plot.

I have o'erheard a plot of death.

The assassination of Lincoln was part of a larger plot.

Word Forms

• plots
• plotting
• plotted

Synonyms for plot

Depending on context, synonyms include becast, connive, lot, storyline, parcel, scheme.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include patch, diagram, plat, storyline, story, scenario.

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