How Do You Spell INTERCEPT?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəsˈɛpt] (IPA)

Intercept is a verb that means to stop or capture something that is moving from one place to another. The spelling of "intercept" is based on the IPA phonetic transcription, which consists of seven letters: /ɪn/ /tər/ /sɛpt/. The first two letters, /ɪn/ and /tər/, represent the prefix of the word, which means "between" or "among". The final five letters /sɛpt/ are derived from the Latin word "septum", which means "to enclose" or "to surround". Therefore, the spelling of "intercept" reflects its meaning of stopping something in its path by enclosing it in between.

INTERCEPT Meaning and Definition

1. Intercept is a verb that refers to the act of stopping or taking possession of something that is on its way from one place to another. It involves obtaining or seizing an item, message, or person that was intended to reach a specific destination. Intercepting can occur physically, as in the case of capturing or halting a moving object or person, or it can also involve intercepting communication, such as intercepting a phone call or intercepting a letter.

   In terms of military or defense strategy, intercepting often relates to the act of obstructing or stopping the progress of an enemy force or a potential threat. Intercepting can involve capturing enemy soldiers, interrupting enemy communications, or seizing enemy supplies.

   Furthermore, "intercept" can also be used in the context of sports, particularly in games involving a ball, where it refers to the act of blocking or seizing possession of the ball from an opponent before they are able to complete their intended action or scoring attempt. This can involve physically intercepting the trajectory of the ball or positioning oneself strategically to disrupt the opponent's plan.

   Overall, the concept of intercept involves the act of acquiring, seizing, or obstructing something or someone that is in transit or on the move, preventing it from reaching its intended destination.

2. To take or seize on by the way; to obstruct; to interrupt communication with; to cut off.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for INTERCEPT *

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Etymology of INTERCEPT

The word "intercept" has its roots in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word "interceptus", which is the past participle of the verb "intercipere".

The Latin word "intercipere" is composed of two elements: "inter", which means "between" or "among", and "capere", which means "to take" or "to seize". So, "intercipere" literally translates to "to take between" or "to seize between".

Over time, the word "intercept" was adopted into English from Latin and its meaning evolved to describe the act of stopping or catching something in transit, especially when it involves intercepting or obstructing the movement of information, signals, or objects between two points.

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Plural form of INTERCEPT is INTERCEPTS

Conjugate verb Intercept

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have intercepted

you would have intercepted

he/she/it would have intercepted

we would have intercepted

they would have intercepted

I would have intercept

you would have intercept

he/she/it would have intercept

we would have intercept

they would have intercept

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been intercepting

you would have been intercepting

he/she/it would have been intercepting

we would have been intercepting

they would have been intercepting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would intercept

you would intercept

he/she/it would intercept

we would intercept

they would intercept

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be intercepting

you would be intercepting

he/she/it would be intercepting

we would be intercepting

they would be intercepting

FUTURE

I will intercept

you will intercept

he/she/it will intercept

we will intercept

they will intercept

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be intercepting

you will be intercepting

he/she/it will be intercepting

we will be intercepting

they will be intercepting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have intercepted

you will have intercepted

he/she/it will have intercepted

we will have intercepted

they will have intercepted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been intercepting

you will have been intercepting

he/she/it will have been intercepting

we will have been intercepting

they will have been intercepting

IMPERATIVE

you intercept

we let´s intercept

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to intercept

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was intercepting

you were intercepting

he/she/it was intercepting

we were intercepting

they were intercepting

PAST PARTICIPLE

intercepted

PAST PERFECT

I had intercepted

you had intercepted

he/she/it had intercepted

we had intercepted

they had intercepted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been intercepting

you had been intercepting

he/she/it had been intercepting

we had been intercepting

they had been intercepting

PRESENT

I intercept

you intercept

he/she/it intercepts

we intercept

they intercept

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am intercepting

you are intercepting

he/she/it is intercepting

we are intercepting

they are intercepting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

intercepting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have intercepted

you have intercepted

he/she/it has intercepted

we have intercepted

they have intercepted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been intercepting

you have been intercepting

he/she/it has been intercepting

we have been intercepting

they have been intercepting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it intercept

SIMPLE PAST

I intercepted

you intercepted

he/she/it intercepted

we intercepted

they intercepted