APA Dictionary of Psychology

legend

Updated on 04/19/2018
n.
  1. a traditional story that has been passed down from an earlier period and may or may not contain elements of historical truth. Legends usually grow by a process of chain reproduction. See also mythology.
  2. a caption or key that explains illustrations or symbols on a graph, map, or chart. —legendary adj.
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