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— in·ter·cep·tion noun

2intercept noun : INTERCEPTION; especially : the interception of a target by an interceptor or missile

in·ter·cep·tor noun : a fighter plane designed for defense against attacking bombers

in·ter·ces·sion noun 1 : MEDIATION

2 : prayer or petition in favor of another

— in·ter·ces·so·ry adjective

in·ter·ces·sor noun : one who intercedes

Synonyms

arbiter, arbitrator, go-between, intermediary, mediator, middleman, peacemaker—more at MEDIATOR

1interchange verb 1 : to put each in the place of the other

2 : EXCHANGE

3 : to change places mutually

— in·ter·change·able adjective

— in·ter·change·ably adverb

2interchange noun 1 : EXCHANGE

2 : a highway junction that by separated levels permits passage between highways without crossing traffic streams

in·ter·col·le·giate adjective : existing or carried on between colleges

in·ter·com noun : a two-way system for localized communication

in·ter·con·nect verb : to connect with one another

— in·ter·con·nec·tion noun

in·ter·con·ti·nen·tal adjective 1 : extending among or carried on between continents <~ trade>

2 : capable of traveling between continents <~ ballistic missiles>

in·ter·course noun 1 : connection or dealings between persons or nations

2 : physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person ; especially : SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

Synonyms

[1] dealings, relations

[2] copulation, sexual intercourse—more at SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

in·ter·de·nom·i·na·tion·al adjective : involving different denominations

in·ter·de·part·men·tal adjective : carried on between or involving different departments (as of a college)

in·ter·de·pen·dent adjective : dependent upon one another

— in·ter·de·pen·dence noun

in·ter·dict verb 1 : to prohibit by decree

2 : to destroy, cut off, or damage (as an enemy line of supply)

3 : INTERCEPT

Synonyms

ban, bar, enjoin, forbid, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe—more at FORBID

in·ter·dic·tion noun : the act of interdicting or state of being interdicted; also : a prohibitory decree

Synonyms

barring, forbidding, prohibition, proscription—more at PROHIBITION

in·ter·dis·ci·plin·ary adjective : involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines

1interest noun 1 : right, title, or legal share in something

2 : a charge for borrowed money that is generally a percentage of the amount borrowed; also : the return received by capital on its investment

3 a : a benefit resulting from some course of action : WELFARE

b : SELF-INTEREST

4 : CURIOSITY, CONCERN

5 : readiness to be concerned with or moved by an object or class of objects

6 : a quality in a thing that arouses interest

Synonyms

[1] claim, share, stake; also ownership, part, partnership, possession, title

[3a] good, weal, welfare, well-being—more at WELFARE

2interest verb 1 : to persuade to participate or engage

2 : to engage the attention of

Synonyms

absorb, busy, engage, engross, enthrall, fascinate, grip, immerse, intrigue, involve, occupy—more at ENGAGE

in·ter·est·ing adjective : holding the attention

— in·ter·est·ing·ly adverb

Synonyms

absorbing, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, intriguing; also breathtaking, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, inspiring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling; provocative, tantalizing; emphatic, showy, striking; alluring, attractive, bewitching, captivating, charming; mesmerizing; curious, odd, unusual, weird; amazing, astounding, astonishing, eye-opening, fabulous, marvelous, surprising, wonderful, wondrous; amusing, entertaining

Antonyms

boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting

1interface noun 1 : a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases

2 : the place at which two independent systems meet and act on or communicate with each other

3 : the means by which interaction or communication is achieved