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Where does “projecting” come from?

Projecting comes from English project, from Latin proiectus, derived from Latin proicio, combining Latin iacio with Latin pro, both tracing to Proto-Indo-European pro- and ultimately Proto-Indo-European bʰuH- and per-.

projecting (English): Sticking out; Giving an outward appearance, in...

Definitions

  1. Sticking out; Giving an outward appearance, in...

Ancestry of “projecting”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishprojectA planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal...
2Latinprōiectus—
3LatinproicioI throw, thrust, drive, fling or hurl forth,...
4Latinprō-—
5Proto-Italic*pro-—
6Proto-Indo-Europeanpro-toward, forward
7Proto-Indo-Europeanpor-to give birth; forward, through; going, passage
8Proto-Indo-Europeanper-before, in front; first; to go through
9Proto-Indo-Europeanpr̥tóspassed , crossed

Words derived from “projecting”

  • unprojecting
  • nonprojecting
  • projectingly
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