Venn diagram

noun

ˈven- 

: 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

• AB represents the intersection of sets A and B

Examples of Venn diagram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verdict: Can't Carry Its Weight in Dollar Bills Gaming and enthusiast keyboards, once two separate circles, have begun to move into a Venn diagram; at the intersection are some gaming models adopting many features long enjoyed by enthusiasts, and vice versa. —PCMAG, 15 July 2024

The Venn diagram between human outdoor activity and nymphal (baby) tick activity has significant overlap. —Delaney Nothaft, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024

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

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

Kids Definition

Venn diagram

noun

ˈven- 

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