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Interceptive

Adjective
Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.AdjectivePertaining to the coordination, joining, and interaction or interference of a moving object with another (moving or stationary) object.
2.AdjectivePertaining to the interruption of a trajectory or course of development to stop it or divert it to a new trajectory or course of development, as opposed to correction after the fact.
"interceptive orthodontics"
3.AdjectivePertaining to the prevention of pregnancy by interfering with the implantation of the embryo in the uterus.
4.AdjectivePertaining to the approach and destruction of an attacking enemy force.
5.NounA drug or device that prevents pregnancy by interfering with the implantation of an embryo in the uterus.

Synonyms

orthodonticsintercurrentinterventiveinterceptionalintervenientinteroceptiveinterventionalintercipientinterlocutoryinterpositionalintercessoryinterpolatory
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