pro+ject

• pro-A prefix meaning 'forward' or 'forth'.
• jectDerived from the Latin 'jacere', meaning 'to throw'.

'Project' comes from 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'ject' from 'jacere' meaning 'to throw', thus literally meaning 'to throw forward', symbolizing a plan or proposal being brought forward for action.

Projection

'Pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'ject' from 'jacere' meaning 'to throw', indicating something that is thrown forward, such as an image on a screen.

Projectile

'Pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'ject' from 'jacere' meaning 'to throw', referring to an object thrown forward with force.

Progress

'Pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'gress' from 'gradus' meaning 'step', referring to moving forward or advancement.

Promote

'Pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'mote' from 'movere' meaning 'to move', referring to moving forward or advancing in position.

1. Meaning 1A plan or proposal for accomplishing something.

   The team worked tirelessly on the new software project.

2. Meaning 1A plan or proposal for accomplishing something.

   She presented her science project at the school fair.

3. Meaning 1A plan or proposal for accomplishing something.

   They need funding to start the community project.