noun

trajectory

trajectory, path, course

The missile's trajectory was calculated precisely.

The missile's trajectory was calculated precisely.

His career is on an upward trajectory.

His career is on an upward trajectory.

the trajectory of ((sth.)) The trajectory of the rocket was altered.

Synonyms: path, course, orbit, route

From Latin 'traicere' (to throw across), from 'trans-' (across) + 'iacere' (to throw).

Think of a 'tra-ctor' 'ject-ing' (throwing) something across a field, leaving a path or trajectory.

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