plotted
Graphed or conspired
Plotted is the past tense of plot.
A graph or map can be plotted—points marked to show data or position: She plotted the coordinates on the chart.
A course can be plotted—a route planned out.
A scheme can be plotted—a conspiracy devised in secret: They plotted against the king.
A novel can be plotted—its narrative arc structured.
What unites these is deliberate marking or planning.
Secretly planned wrongdoing together
- schemedCrafted underhanded plans
- colludedPlotted together secretly
- intriguedHad curiosity aroused
- machinatedPlotted with cunning intent
cabal · treachery · betrayal · subterfuge · clandestine · covert · secretive · underhanded
Planned before acting
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- intentionalDone on purpose
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- strategicDeliberately planned for advantage
methodical · systematic · orchestrated · designed · engineered · organized · purposeful · schemed
Recorded systematically on diagram
- mappedRecorded geographically
- graphedDisplayed data visually
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- data pointsDiscrete measured values
axis · scatter · curve · regression · trajectory · trend line · x-axis · y-axis
Recorded geographically
- chartedRecorded systematically on diagram
- surveyedExamined systematically
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
- topographyPhysical feature mapping
coordinates · longitude · latitude · contour · terrain · elevation · grid · projection
Sequence of fictional events
- arcCurved line segment
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- foreshadowingHinting at later events
flashback · conflict · resolution · denouement · pacing · tension · structure · outline
conspired
Secretly planned wrongdoing together
machinated · cabal · treachery · betrayal · subterfuge · clandestine · covert · secretive · underhanded · cloak-and-dagger
premeditated
Planned before acting
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- intentionalDone on purpose
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
strategic · methodical · systematic · orchestrated · designed · engineered · organized · purposeful · schemed · contrived
charted
Recorded systematically on diagram
- mappedRecorded geographically
- graphedDisplayed data visually
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
data points · axis · scatter · curve · regression · trajectory · trend line · x-axis · y-axis · origin
mapped
Recorded geographically
- chartedRecorded systematically on diagram
- surveyedExamined systematically
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
topography · coordinates · longitude · latitude · contour · terrain · elevation · grid · projection · GIS
storyline
Sequence of fictional events
foreshadowing · flashback · conflict · resolution · denouement · pacing · tension · structure · outline · chapters
- planningplan, planned, planners, to-do lists, calendars
- organizedorganized, ordered, arranged, sorted, classified
plottedspontaneous
Arising without external cause
unplanned · unpremeditated · impromptu · impulsive · accidental
plottedunplotted
Not marked on diagrams
uncharted · unmapped · unrecorded · unmarked · raw
plottedinnocent
Free from moral wrong
accidental · uncontrived · guileless · artless · open
- coup plottersThose conspiring to overthrow government
- course plottingPlanning a travel route