interception
|in-ter-cep-tion|
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/ˌɪntərˈsɛpʃən/
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/ˌɪntəˈsɛpʃən/
(intercept)
stop before reaching
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interception' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interceptio,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'capere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'interceptio' transformed into the Old French word 'interception,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interception' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take or seize between,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of stopping or seizing something on its way from one place to another.
The interception of the enemy's communication was crucial for the mission.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45