Trajectory Definition

trə-jĕktə-rē
trajectories
noun
trajectories
The curved path of something hurtling through space, esp. that of a projectile from the time it leaves the muzzle of the gun.
Webster's New World
A chosen or taken course.
American Heritage
A curve or surface that passes through all the curves of a given family at the same angle.
Webster's New World
A curve or surface that fits a particular law such as passing through a given set of points.
Webster's New World
(cybernetics) The ordered set of intermediate states assumed by a dynamical system as a result of time evolution.
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Other Word Forms of Trajectory

Noun

Singular:
trajectory
Plural:
trajectories

Origin of Trajectory

  • New Latin trāiectōria from Latin trāiectus past participle of trāicere to throw across traject

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Trajectory Sentence Examples

  • In order to become a certified yoga instructor, one must follow a certain trajectory.

  • Golfers rarely work out as other athletes do, but they will spend a lot of time hitting balls to perfect their trajectory.

  • Use your barriers wisely and once you shoot an exploding rocket, keep your eye on the trajectory so you won't run into it.

  • A low center of gravity gives a high trajectory with less backspin for maximum carry.

  • The pomeron trajectory is indicated by the dashed line.

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Words Starting With

TTRTRA

Words Ending With

YRYORY

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Words Starting With T and Ending With Y

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