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

Oliver then explained the actual purpose of a Venn diagram before laying out some examples. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2024

All of them, but that first one in particular, hit the center of the Venn diagram that so many superhero stories try and fail to hit: just safe enough for kids to watch, but ambitious enough in style and theme to feel exciting to grown-ups. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024

In a sport that blends power and grace, Biles’ Yurchenko double pike is at the center of its own Venn diagram: athletic feat, scientific marvel and artistic genius all in six seconds. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024

And with Biden’s endorsement, the Venn diagram of their climate policies will have a lot of overlap. —Umair Irfan, Vox, 23 July 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