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Pronunciation : In`ter*cept"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. interceptus, p. p. of intercipere to intercept; inter between + capere to take, seize: cf. F. intercepter. See Capable.]
Definition : 1. To take or seize by the way, or before arrival at the destined place; to cause to stop on the passage; as, to intercept a letter; a telegram will intercept him at Paris. God will shortly intercept your breath. Joye.

2. To obstruct or interrupt the progress of; to stop; to hinder or oppose; as, to intercept the current of a river. Who intercepts me in my expedition Shak. We must meet first, and intercept his course. Dryden.

3. To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade. While storms vindictive intercept the shore. Pope.

4. (Math.)

Defn: To include between; as, that part of the intercepted between the points A and B.

Syn. -- To cut off; stop; catch; seize; obstruct.

t. [imp. & p. p. Intercepted; p. pr. & vb. n. Intercepting.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : In"ter*cept`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A part cut off or intercepted, as a portion of a line included between two points, or cut off two straight lines or curves.

(Math.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913