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TRAJECTORY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TRAJECTORY?

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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Trajectory as a Noun
Definitions of "Trajectory" as a noun
Synonyms of "Trajectory" as a noun (15 Words)
Usage Examples of "Trajectory" as a noun
Associations of "Trajectory" (30 Words)

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.