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trajection

tra·ject
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [truh-jekt]
    • /trəˈdʒɛkt/
    • /trˈeɪdʒkʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [truh-jekt]
    • /trəˈdʒɛkt/

Definitions of trajection word

  • verb with object trajection to transport, transmit, or transpose. 1
  • noun plural trajection the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight. 1
  • noun plural trajection Geometry. a curve or surface that cuts all the curves or surfaces of a given system at a constant angle. 1

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Origin of trajection

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin trājectus (past participle of trāicere to cast, throw over or across), equivalent to trā- (variant of trāns- trans-) + -jec- (combining form of jacere to throw) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Trajection

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

trajection popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

trajection usage trend in Literature

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