Projection

Definition

Projection refers to the act of projecting something, either in the form of casting forward or outward, or the representation of an image on a surface, or a prediction based on present trends.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
• Respelling: pruh-JEK-shun (with "pruh" as in "product," "JEK" as in "jacket," and "shun" as in "mission")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
• Respelling: pruh-JEK-shun (similar to American English, with "pruh" as in "product," "JEK" as in "jacket," and "shun" as in "mission")

In both dialects, "projection" is pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, "JEK." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating each part of the word with emphasis on the "JEK" part.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin "proiectio", from "proiectus", past participle of "proicere" which means "to throw forward". The word evolved in Middle English to refer to the action of throwing or casting something.

Derivatives

• Projector
• Projective
• Projectively
• Re-projection
• Overprojection

Synonyms

• Forecast
• Prediction
• Display

Antonyms

• Withdrawal
• Concealment
• Regression

Usage

The term "projection" can be utilized in various domains, from mathematics and psychology to film and geography. In the film industry, it refers to the display of a movie, while in psychology, it might refer to attributing one's own feelings to someone else.

Related Terms

• Reflect
• Extrapolate
• Cast
• Image

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Display: The representation of an image on a surface, especially a cinema screen.
• Example: The projection of the movie will begin at 8 pm.

• Prediction: An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on a study of present trends.
• Example: Based on current sales, our projection for next year's profits looks promising.

• Geometry: The act of representing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions.
• Example: The projection of a cube onto a plane results in a square.

• Psychology: The unconscious transfer of one's desires or emotions to another person.
• Example: She accused me of being angry, but it was merely a projection of her own feelings.

• Physical Extension: Something that extends outward or upward from something else.
• Example: The projection of the balcony from the building gives a good view of the street.