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

Nonetheless, there are many cases where the Venn diagram of the UPEPA special motion and Rule 11 sanctions will be a perfect single circle. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

As José San Miguel, a movement instructor and studio manager at FlowCorps Durham, put it, reformer workouts can be thought of like a Venn diagram with pilates on one side, Lagree on the other and a wide grey area in between. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

In Duke’s case, everything seemed to overlap in one sprawling Venn diagram, as a private school in the South morphed into a global phenomenon. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 26 June 2026

In general, the band members’ musical Venn diagram includes anything that has big energy and a loudmouth spirit. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 15 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Venn diagram

• abraham
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• epigram
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Kids Definition

Venn diagram

noun

ˈven- 

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