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drifting trajectory

[/ˈdrɪftɪŋ trəˈdʒɛktəri/]
nounpl: drifting trajectories
trajetória de deriva
1. A curved or irregular path followed by an object or person that is moving without a fixed direction or course, typically due to external forces such as wind, water current, or gravitational pull
The satellite's drifting trajectory made it difficult to predict its exact landing site.
A trajetória de deriva do satélite tornou difícil prever seu local exato de pouso.
2. In physics and mathematics, a path of motion characterized by gradual deviation from a planned or expected course
The spacecraft corrected its drifting trajectory before entering the planet's atmosphere.
A espaçonave corrigiu sua trajetória de deriva antes de entrar na atmosfera do planeta.
3. Figuratively, a course of events or development that gradually deviates from the original direction or intention
The company's drifting trajectory led it away from its core mission.
A trajetória de deriva da empresa a afastou de sua missão central.
Synonyms
wandering pathcurved pathdeviant pathoff-course trajectory
Antonyms
straight trajectoryfixed pathpredetermined course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória de deriva
Standard term used in physics and general contexts
Portugal
trajetória de desvio
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese
Technical/Scientific
trajetória errática
Used in scientific and engineering contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
going off course
losing direction
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