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projectile

Pronunciation: /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/

The English word “projectile” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon.
  2. Any object propelled or thrown through space by the application of a force, such as strong wind.

adjective

  1. Projecting or impelling forward.
  2. Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin prōiectilis (“projectile”), from Latin prōiectus, perfect passive participle of prōiciō (“throw forth; extend; expel”).

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