projecting

noun

The act by which something is projected.

A projecting part.

(psychology) Assumption of qualities or mindsets in others based on one's own personality; projection.

adjective

Sticking out.

(psychology) Giving an outward appearance, in order to avoid a direct connection or to disguise or inflate the real essence.

Roots

propro- · Latin · forth, forward iacio-ject · Latin · throw

Synonyms for projecting

juttingn protrudingadj protrusiveadj

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Where does projecting come from?

The word projecting breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pro-, from Latin pro (“forth, forward”); and -ject, from Latin iacio (“throw”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.