Etymology

projectile

pro·ject·ile
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Today it means: An object intended to be or having been shot from a weapon. Full definition →

Latin prōiectus
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  1. Latin · derived fromprōiectus
  2. English todayprojectile

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

Words from the same roots

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