intercept

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 See also 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

• From Latin interceptum, past participle of intercipere.

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Verb

• (RP) enPR: ĭntəsĕpt', IPA: /ɪntəˈsɛpt/, SAMPA: /Int@"sEpt/
• (US) enPR: ĭntərsĕpt', IPA: /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/, SAMPA: /Int@`"sEpt/

Noun

• (RP) enPR: ĭn'təsĕpt, IPA: /ˈɪntəsɛpt/, SAMPA: /"Int@sEpt/
• (US) enPR: ĭn'tərsĕpt, IPA: /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/, SAMPA: /"Int@`sEpt/

  Rhymes: -ɛpt

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intercept (plural intercepts)

1. An interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call.
2. An interception of a missile.
3. (algebraic geometry) The coordinate of the point at which a curve intersects an axis.

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• (an interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call): bug

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to intercept (third-person singular simple present intercepts, present participle intercepting, simple past and past participle intercepted)

1. (transitive) To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
2. (transitive, sports) To gain possession of (the ball) in a ball game.

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