interceptive

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Synonyms: interoceptive, imperceptive, unperceptive, interventive, interception, intercepting, interruptive, introceptive

Antonyms: interoceptive, imperceptive, unperceptive, interventive, interception, intercepting, interruptive, introceptive

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Adjective

1. Pertaining to the [[coordination]], [[join]]ing, and [[interaction]] or [[interference]] of a [[moving]] [[object]] with another (moving or [[stationary]]) object.
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]].
3. {{lb|en|more specifically}} Pertaining to the [[prevention]] of [[pregnancy]] by [[interfere|interfering]] with the [[implantation]] of the [[embryo]] in the [[uterus]].
4. Pertaining to the [[approach]] and [[destruction]] of an [[attack]]ing [[enemy]] [[force]].

Noun

1. A [[drug]] or [[device]] that [[prevent]]s [[pregnancy]] by interfering with the [[implantation]] of an [[embryo]] in the [[uterus]].

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