Venn diagram

noun

: a graph that employs closed curves and especially circles to represent logical relations between and operations on sets and the terms of propositions by the inclusion, exclusion, or intersection of the curves

Illustration of Venn diagram

Illustration of venn diagram
  • AB represents the intersection of sets A and B

Examples of Venn diagram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Buy Now 04 of 14 Dystopian: 'The Handmaid’s Tale' by Margaret Atwood Speculative near-future dystopias usually get shelved in science fiction, but there are definitely a few books in the intersection of the Venn diagram where speculative dystopia meets dark fantasy meets horror. Marianne Gordon, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024 Amazon Prime Episode length: 20 minutes Photo: Disney The Venn diagram of shows that will appeal to both toddlers and grade-school elementary kids is very, very small. Vulture Editors, Vulture, 11 June 2024 In her debut novel, Zaher draws a Venn diagram of the glamorously neurotic and the politically oppressed, then sets her protagonist spinning in that maddening little overlap. Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 22 May 2024 Imagine a Venn diagram where one circle is filled with country music fans and the other is filled with metalheads. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Feb. 2024 Details presented in Friday’s evidentiary hearing added to the Venn diagram between the dispute over the city’s voting map and the ongoing litigation between Carollo and two Little Havana men who accuse the District 3 commissioner of leading a harassment campaign against their businesses. Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 17 May 2024 Maybe one day there will be a Venn diagram between the pair of us, but not at the moment. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 Can the Venn diagram overlap [with the character] to some degree? EW.com, 1 May 2024 What one-of-a-kind Venn diagram does your professional history, personal interests, life experiences and identities make? Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

after John Venn *1834 †1923 English logician, who wrote a survey and formalization of such graphs in 1880

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Venn diagram was in 1918

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“Venn diagram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Venn%20diagram. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

Venn diagram

noun
: a diagram that uses overlapping circles to show collections of mathematical elements and what they have in common

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