trajectory

[ truh-jek-tuh-ree ]
/ trəˈdʒɛk tə ri /
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noun, plural tra·jec·to·ries.

the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight.
Geometry. a curve or surface that cuts all the curves or surfaces of a given system at a constant angle.

Origin of trajectory

1660–70; < New Latin trājectōria, noun use of feminine of Medieval Latin trājectōrius cast-ing over. See traject, -tory1

OTHER WORDS FROM trajectory

tra·jec·tile [truh-jek-til, -tahyl] /trəˈdʒɛk tɪl, -taɪl/, adjective tra·jec·tion [truh-jek-shuh n] /trəˈdʒɛk ʃən/, noun

Words nearby trajectory

traitor, traitorous, traitress, trajan, traject, trajectory, trakl, tralee, trali, tram, tram flap

Words related to trajectile

ammunition, bomb, bullet, rocket, projectile, ball, shot, cartridge, slug, pellet, round, bat, dart, stealth, bolt, arrow, bird, MX, cap, lead

British Dictionary definitions for trajectile

trajectory
/ (trəˈdʒɛktərɪ, -trɪ) /

noun plural -ries

the path described by an object moving in air or space under the influence of such forces as thrust, wind resistance, and gravity, esp the curved path of a projectile
geometry a curve that cuts a family of curves or surfaces at a constant angle

Derived forms of trajectory

trajectile (trəˈdʒɛktaɪl), adjective

Scientific definitions for trajectile

trajectory
[ trə-jĕk′tə-rē ]

Physics The line or curve described by an object moving through space.
Mathematics A curve or surface that passes through a given set of points or intersects a given series of curves or surfaces at a constant angle.