proicior

Proicior is a Latin verb form primarily discussed in the context of classical Latin grammar. It represents the first-person singular present passive indicative of the verb proicere, and it means "I am thrown forth" or "I am cast forth." The corresponding active form is proicio, meaning "I throw forth."

Form and spelling details vary slightly by orthographic tradition. The standard reading in most grammars is proicior (or proicior in some manuscripts and editions), formed from the stem proici- combined with the present passive ending -or. The related perfect and supine forms are proieci and proiectum, reflecting the same verbal root. In Latin glossaries, proicere is listed as the conjugation’s present system stem proici-, with proicior as the first-person singular passive.

Etymology and sense. Proicere is formed from the prefix pro- meaning forward and a root related to ciere/ iacere that carries the sense of throwing or projecting. Thus proicere conveys the action of throwing something forward, and proicior names the recipient of that action in the present passive.

Usage and references. In classical Latin texts, proicior appears in contexts describing physical projection, missiles, or figurative throwing forth. As a rare passive form, it is encountered mainly in prose and poetry that employ the full range of verb inflections. For learners, it is treated as a standard, though infrequent, member of the proicere conjugation.

See also. Proicere, Latin verbs, passive voice, Latin grammar, first-person singular present passive.