English Explanatory Dictionary

projectile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.tl̩/ en-us-projectile.ogg

Word forms

projectile projectiles

Etymology

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

Related words

missile rocket

Derived words

microprojectile nonprojectile projectile point projectile-vomit projectile vomit superprojectile projectile vomiting
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