projectile meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

projectile

noun

UK /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ · US /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/

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

An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon.

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Any object propelled or thrown through space by the application of a force, such as strong wind.

Derived terms: microprojectile, nonprojectile, projectile point, projectile-vomit, projectile vomit, superprojectile
Related terms: missile, rocket

adj

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

Projecting or impelling forward.

Caused or imparted by impulse or projection; impelled forward.

A free and strong Projectile Motion of the Blood must occasion a florid Appearance upon the Skin in such Constitutions1731, John Arbuthnot, An Essay Concerning the Nature of Aliments, and the Choice of Them, According to the Different Constitutions of Human Bodies. […], London: […] J[acob] Tonson […], →OCLC:

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