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词汇 plottage
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Definition of plottage in English:

plottage

noun ˈplɒtɪdʒ
  • 1Land in the form of a plot or plots; the area or value of such land, especially when aggregated from smaller plots.

  • 2The increase in the value of a formerly subdivided piece of land resulting from its amalgamation under a single ownership; the value of such an increase (in full "plottage increment").

  • 3The plotting of a play, film, etc. Only in "a mess of plottage": a convoluted or poorly constructed dramatic plot; a play with such a plot.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From plot + -age.

Definition of plottage in US English:

plottage

nounˈplɒtɪdʒ
  • 1Land in the form of a plot or plots; the area or value of such land, especially when aggregated from smaller plots.

  • 2The increase in the value of a formerly subdivided piece of land resulting from its amalgamation under a single ownership; the value of such an increase (in full "plottage increment").

  • 3The plotting of a play, film, etc. Only in "a mess of plottage": a convoluted or poorly constructed dramatic plot; a play with such a plot.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From plot + -age.

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