projecting

UK: /prəˈdʒɛktɪŋ/ | US: /prəˈdʒɛktɪŋ/

Definition

  1. adj. extending outward or beyond a surface

  2. v. (present participle of "project")

    1. casting (light, shadow, or an image) onto a surface
    1. estimating or forecasting future trends based on current data
    1. presenting (an idea, image, or impression) to others
Structure
pro <forward>ject <throw>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "projecting" derives from Latin proicere (pro- "forward" + jacere "to throw"). The root ject (from jacere) appears in many English words (e.g., "eject," "inject"), retaining its core meaning of "throwing." Over time, "project" evolved from the literal sense of "throwing forward" to metaphorical extensions like "planning" (throwing ideas forward) and "extending outward." The suffix -ing marks it as a present participle or adjective.

Examples

  1. The balcony has a projecting ledge that overlooks the garden.

  2. The teacher is projecting a slideshow onto the whiteboard.

  3. Economists are projecting a rise in inflation next year.

  4. His confident tone masked his projecting insecurities.

  5. The sculpture’s projecting angles create dramatic shadows.