Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/tɾaʝekˈtoɾja/

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Translation

trajectory

Word origin

From Latin traiectoria, from traicere ('to throw across'), from trans ('across') plus iacere ('to throw'). The same iacere gives English 'project' and 'eject'.

Origin
Latin
Root
traiectoria
English cognates
project, eject

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltrayectorias

Examples

.

The trajectory of the ball was perfect.

profesora.

She has a long career as a teacher.

científico cometa.

The scientist studied the trajectory of the comet.

¿ ?

What has your professional career been?

.

The plane's trajectory changed because of the storm.

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This word is part of lesson 88.