Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
broken-line
Noun
/ˈbroʊ.kən.laɪn/
Definition
A form of line that is not continuous, often used in graphs and charts to represent data points.
Examples
- The graph showed a broken-line representation of temperature changes over the year.
- In the diagram, the broken-line indicates areas of uncertainty in the data.
Meaning
A broken line indicates an interrupted or segmented line, typically displaying changes or variations in data.
Synonyms
- dotted line
- interrupted line
- discontinuous line
