projected
UK: prəˈdʒɛktɪd | US: prəˈdʒɛktɪd
adj. estimated or forecasted based on current data or trends
vt. (past tense of "project") displayed an image or light onto a surface
vt. (past tense of "project") planned or proposed for the future
The word "projected" stems from Latin projectus, the past participle of proicere ("to throw forward"), combining pro- (forward) and jacere (to throw). The morpheme ject evolved into English as a root meaning "to throw" or "to cast," seen in words like "eject" or "inject." The prefix pro- reinforces the directional sense of "forward." Over time, "project" expanded from its literal meaning of "throwing forward" to figurative uses like planning (forward-thinking) or displaying images (casting light forward). The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle, indicating completed action.
The company’s projected earnings for next year are optimistic.
The film was projected onto a large outdoor screen.
She projected confidence during her presentation.
The architect projected the building’s completion date to be June 2025.
Shadows of trees were projected onto the wall by the moonlight.