Need another word that means the same as “trajectory”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “trajectory” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Trajectory” are: flight, course, route, path, track, line, orbit, flight path, ambit, direction, bearing, orientation, way, tack, approach
Trajectory as a Noun
Definitions of "Trajectory" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “trajectory” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
- The path followed by an object moving through space.
- A curve or surface cutting a family of curves or surfaces at a constant angle.
Synonyms of "Trajectory" as a noun (15 Words)
ambit | An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control. A full discussion of this complex issue was beyond the ambit of one book. |
approach | A way of entering or leaving. The hunter s approach scattered the geese. |
bearing | Characteristic way of bearing one s body. The Point is on a bearing of 015. |
course | Facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport. The course was less than a mile. |
direction | Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. I couldn t follow the direction of his thoughts. |
flight | A formation of aircraft in flight. His research assistant was prone to flights of fancy. |
flight path | Passing above and beyond ordinary bounds. |
line | A dose of a powdered narcotic drug especially cocaine laid out in a line ready to be taken. A nice line of shoes. |
orbit | The state of moving in an orbit. He s out of my orbit. |
orientation | The action of orienting someone or something relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions. Using the orientation of a building to capture energy from the sun. |
path | A course of action or way of achieving a specified result. Genius usually follows a revolutionary path. |
route | A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination. Proposals have been put forward for a new route around the south of the town. |
tack | Nautical the act of changing tack. It s a shame to see a yacht drop her sails and start the diesel just because she has to make a few short tacks. |
track | The soundtrack of a film or video. 130 kilometres of track. |
way | A general category of things used in the expression in the way of. Christine tried to follow but Martin blocked her way. |
Usage Examples of "Trajectory" as a noun
- The rapid upward trajectory of Rich's career.
- The missile's trajectory was preset.
Associations of "Trajectory" (30 Words)
archer | A person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius. |
archery | The sport of shooting arrows with a bow. |
arrow | A projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other intended to be shot from a bow. We followed a series of arrows. |
assail | (of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly. Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week. |
ballistic | Relating to projectiles or their flight. |
bombard | Address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage. They will be bombarded with complaints. |
booster | The first stage of a multistage rocket. Boosters at five year intervals are recommended. |
bowstring | Strangle with a bowstring a former Turkish method of execution. |
bullet | Used in similes to refer to someone or something that moves very fast. All afternoon he threw bullets at the other team s batters. |
cartridge | Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun. He loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck. |
deactivation | Breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges. |
defence | A structure used to defend against attack. The minister of defence. |
defense | A structure used to defend against attack. The defense called for a mistrial. |
firing | The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy. The prolonged firing caused heavy losses. |
foam | A lightweight form of rubber or plastic made by solidifying liquid foam. The beer had a thick head of foam. |
gunshot | The range of a gun. We bore down and came nearly within gunshot. |
launch | An act or instance of launching something. The launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving. |
missile | A rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control. One of the players was hit on the head by a missile thrown by a spectator. |
parabolic | Of or expressed in parables. Parabolic teaching. |
pistol | Shoot someone with a pistol. When we first met he was a pistol full of ideals and a natural leader. |
projectile | Denoting or relating to a projectile. They tried to shield Johnson from the projectiles that were being thrown. |
revolver | An agreement to provide revolving credit. |
rifle | Troops armed with rifles. He lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired. |
rocket | Any vehicle self propelled by a rocket engine. She showed the kind of form that rocketed her to the semi finals last year. |
shotgun | Shoot at or kill with a shotgun. He had been shotgunned by drug dealers. |
tank | Treat in a tank. Rangers tanked the local side 8 0. |
train | Teach and supervise someone act as a trainer or coach to as in sports. It led to a train of disasters. |
weapon | A means of persuading or arguing. Nuclear weapons. |
whizz | An act of urinating. A computer whizz. |