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.
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What has your professional career been?
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The plane's trajectory changed because of the storm.
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