Definition

A person or thing that stops or catches something from continuing or reaching its destination.

Example

The intercepter was able to catch the incoming missile before it could cause any damage.

Conversation

Did you watch the game last night?

Yeah, it was intense! The intercepter made some amazing plays.

I know, right? That last catch was so thrilling!

Absolutely! He really turned the game around for them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intercepter → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "capere" (meaning to seize or take). The word describes someone or something that seizes or takes something in between, often used in the context of stopping or catching something before it reaches its destination.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'seizing' ('capere') something 'in between' ('inter-') — that's why an intercepter is someone who catches or stops something before it gets to where it's going.

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