interceptive
Pertaining to the coordination, joining, and interaction or interference of a moving…Pertaining to the coordination, joining, and interaction or interference of a moving object with another (moving or stationary) object.
Meaning
4 senses(not comparable)Pertaining to the coordination, joining, and interaction or interference of a moving object with another (moving or stationary) object.
(not comparable)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.
interceptive orthodontics
(not comparable)Pertaining to the prevention of pregnancy by interfering with the implantation of the embryo in the uterus.
(not comparable)Pertaining to the approach and destruction of an attacking enemy force.
Origin
From intercept + -ive.From intercept + -ive.
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