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projecting

|pro/ject/ing|

B2

/prəˈdʒɛktɪŋ/

(project)

forward estimation or display

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'project' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'proicere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'iacere' meant 'to throw.'

Historical Evolution

'proicere' transformed into the Old French word 'projecter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'project' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to throw forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to plan or extend outward.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'project'.

The architect is projecting the new building design.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

extending outward beyond a surface or line.

The projecting ledge made it difficult to climb.

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