Diagramed

/ˈdaɪəɡræmd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of diagram; represented or explained using a diagram (American spelling variant).

Etymology

From diagram (Greek dia- 'through' + graphein 'to write') plus -ed past tense suffix. This is the American English single-m spelling; British English uses 'diagrammed' with double m.

Kelly Says

English spelling varies because American and British English evolved different rules for doubling consonants—'diagramed' vs 'diagrammed' shows this perfectly. American English tends to prefer shorter spellings, while British English often keeps the doubled consonant to preserve the short vowel sound.

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