Trajectory

Pronunciation: /trəˈdʒɛktəri/

Definitions of trajectory

noun the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces

Example Sentences

A1 The ball's trajectory was straight and true.

A2 She studied the trajectory of the rocket as it soared into the sky.

B1 The scientist analyzed the trajectory of the comet to predict its path.

B2 The golfer adjusted his swing to change the trajectory of the ball.

C1 The mathematician calculated the trajectory of the spacecraft with precision.

C2 The artist's work explores the trajectory of human emotions through abstract forms.

Examples of trajectory in a Sentence

formal The scientist plotted the trajectory of the rocket to ensure it would reach its destination.

informal She tracked the trajectory of the basketball as it soared through the air.

slang I can't believe the trajectory of his career, it's really taking off!

figurative The trajectory of their relationship seemed to be heading towards a breakup.

Grammatical Forms of trajectory

• past tense: trajected
• plural: trajectories
• comparative: more trajectory
• superlative: most trajectory
• present tense: trajectory
• future tense: will trajectory
• perfect tense: have trajected
• continuous tense: is trajecting
• singular: trajectory
• positive degree: trajectory
• infinitive: to trajectory
• gerund: trajecting
• participle: trajected

Origin and Evolution of trajectory

First Known Use: 1696 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'trajectory' originated from the Latin word 'trajectoria', which means 'a throwing across'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physics and mathematics to describe the path of a projectile, the word 'trajectory' has evolved to also refer to the path or course of any object or entity, both in a literal and metaphorical sense.