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cutline |
a descriptive legend, such as one beneath a photograph, diagram, or the like; caption. |
diagram |
to show by a diagram. [1/2 definitions] |
diagrammatic |
of or in the form of a diagram. |
exploded view |
a photograph, drawing, illustration, or diagram that displays the individual parts of a mechanism separately but indicates their proper relationship. |
family tree |
a diagram or chart tracing the ancestors and descendants of an individual or individuals collectively; genealogical tree. [2 definitions] |
flow chart |
a chart or diagram that shows step-by-step how something grows, develops, or is made. |
graph |
a diagram that shows a relationship between two or more changing things by lines, bars, dots, or portions of a circle. [1/2 definitions] |
graphic |
a picture, diagram, or other image used as an illustration. [1/3 definitions] |
horoscope |
a diagram of the relative positions of the stars, planets, and signs of the zodiac at a particular moment, as at the moment of someone's birth, used by astrologers to predict events. [2 definitions] |
inset |
a smaller image, such as a map or diagram, placed within a larger one and partially obscuring it. [1/3 definitions] |
pictograph |
a diagram or chart in which pictorial symbols are used to convey information, ideas, and the like. [1/3 definitions] |
schema |
a diagram or general outline. |
schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. [2 definitions] |
slide |
a piece of film on which there is a picture or diagram that may be shown on a screen. [1/11 definitions] |
structural formula |
a diagram that represents the chemical structure of a substance, showing both its composition and the order of the bonds that connect its atoms. |
Venn diagram |
a type of diagram that uses overlapping circles to show shared characteristics among groups or sets. |
zodiac |
a usu. circular diagram representing this belt and containing the symbols associated with each sign. [1/2 definitions] |
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