Word: interceptive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
ter
cep
tive
Definition: Tending to intercept.
Morphemes:
Affix: intercept
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: interceptum
Language: la
Decoded: interceptum
PoS: Participle
Meaning: intercepted, interrupted
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.