Synonyms for

Trajectory

Verb / trʌˈdʒektɜ:i: / Another word for trajectory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The path or curve that an object takes through space.

Synonyms & similar words

flight path course route track orbit arc curve sweep sling swing movement motion flow direction bearing heading aim angle inclination

Synonyms by register

Formal

path course route progression

Informal

line track way

Literary

flight arc course

Antonyms

stagnation stillness halt cessation standstill immobility

Common collocations

  • flight trajectory
  • orbital trajectory
  • projectory path
  • predict trajectory
  • follow trajectory
  • initial trajectory
  • ballistic trajectory
  • escape trajectory

Word family

noun trajectory
verb project
adjective projected
adverb projectedly

Usage note

While 'trajectory' often refers to the path of a projectile, it can also describe the course of development or progress of something abstract, like a career or a plan.

Example sentences

  1. The trajectory of the rocket was carefully calculated by the scientists.
  2. The trajectory of the basketball was perfect for a three-point shot.
  3. The trajectory of the comet was observed by astronomers.
  4. The trajectory of the car went off course and crashed into a tree.
  5. The trajectory of the bullet was analyzed by the forensic team.

Quotes

  • The trajectory of your life is determined by your choices.
  • Success is not a destination, but a trajectory.
  • The trajectory of history is shaped by the choices we make.

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