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interceptive.

Pertaining to the coordination, joining, and interaction or interference of a moving object with another (moving or stationary) object.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Pertaining to the coordination, joining, and interaction or interference of a moving object with another (moving or stationary) object.

    not-comparable
  2. Pertaining 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.

    not-comparable
    interceptive orthodontics
  3. Pertaining to the prevention of pregnancy by interfering with the implantation of the embryo in the uterus.

    not-comparable
  4. Pertaining to the approach and destruction of an attacking enemy force.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From intercept + -ive.

noun
  1. A drug or device that prevents pregnancy by interfering with the implantation of an embryo in the uterus.

Where this word comes from

From intercept + -ive.

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