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trajectory Synonyms
Another word for trajectory
Choosing another word for trajectory depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A line or pattern of development, progression, or evolution over time, such as in a career, economy, or historical process.
Usage Example
"Her early research internship altered the entire course of her academic career."
Strongest
course
direction
Strong
progression
path
trend
development
• noun (Context 2)
The curved path followed by an object, spacecraft, or projectile moving through space or air under the action of given forces such as gravity.
Usage Example
"The engineers carefully calculated the path of the satellite to ensure it entered a stable orbit."
Strongest
path
course
Strong
arc
track
flight path
route
orbit
• noun (Context 3)
In geometry, a curve or surface that intersects all curves or surfaces of a given family at a constant angle.
Usage Example
"In differential equations, students learn how to find the orthogonal curve of a family of parabolas."
Strong
curve
locus
Opposites of trajectory
The opposite of trajectory shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
stagnation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Trajectory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/trajectory