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 of executives who have worked with Cantwell, are familiar with WSU’s challenges and understand the broader college sports landscape, Robbins belongs in the intersecting circle. —Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025

The Venn diagram overlap of 21st-century catastrophes. —Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025

Night sits in the Venn diagram center of two genres: erotic thriller and YES! —Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025

Big game spots trend toward tech as autos largely absent In a Venn diagram of hardcore NFL fans and folks who like Volkswagen's new electric van, there's a surprising amount of overlap. —Kyle Stock and Brian Kahn Bloomberg News (wpns), arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025

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