"The trajectory" refers to the path or progression that an object, event, or process follows over time, often used to describe the development or course of something, such as a physical movement or an abstract progression like a career or trend.
The word "trajectory" comes from the Latin word 'trajectorius,' derived from 'traicere,' meaning 'to throw across.' Originally used in physics to describe the path of a projectile, it has broadened to include any course or progression over time.
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"The trajectory" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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