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

In the Venn diagram showing the places where apparel overlap, there is a sliver where the two are the same thing. —Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

If there was a Venn diagram of Sicilian and Philly pop culture, Talia Shire would be dead center. —Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024

The Venn Card Game is one of the best out there and received rave reviews for its hilarious take on the classic Venn diagram. —Jessie Quinn, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024

There are viewers and listeners in the center of the Venn diagram that those projects form, but Gaga has also demonstrated an ability to cater to different audiences by allowing her creativity to roam free. —Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 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