Word: interception
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: in
ter
cep
tion
Definition: A passing play where the ball is received by the opposing team.
Morphemes:
Affix: intercept
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Of a defensive player: to steal a pass thrown by the opposing team, gaining possession of the ball.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: interceptum
Language: la
Decoded: interceptum
PoS: Participle
Meaning: intercepted, interrupted
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.