Trajectory

Definition

The curved path that an object follows through space under the influence of gravity or other forces; more broadly, the general direction or course of development of something over time. In abstract contexts, it describes the arc of progress or decline.

Example Usage

The company's upward trajectory has impressed investors, with revenue growing 40% year-over-year.

Origin

From Latin 'trajectoria' (throwing across), derived from 'traicere' (to throw across).

Fun Fact

In physics, the trajectory of a projectile follows a parabolic path—the same shape you'd see in water from a fountain or a perfectly thrown baseball.

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