interceptive adjective 4noun 1forms 1 adjective4 •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.Identification and treatment of the disease in its early stages by the use of non-surgical techniques (interceptive caries treatment) therefore seem reasonable. — 2002 •Pertaining to the prevention of pregnancy by interfering with the implantation of the embryo in the uterus. •Pertaining to the approach and destruction of an attacking enemy force.As soon as the Germans took the initial action, the French could have launched an interceptive strike. — 1981 •Pertaining to the coordination, joining, and interaction or interference of a moving object with another (moving or stationary) object.If there is an abnormal interceptive contact the transducer is jolted more than once in a single closure of the jaws and a double sound is produced (Fig. 29.4). — 1976 noun1 •A drug or device that prevents pregnancy by interfering with the implantation of an embryo in the uterus.Interceptives are neither contraceptives nor abortifacients since they are unable to inhibit fertilization or to interfere with an established implantation in primates ( Morris & Van Wagenen, 1973). — 1980 formsinterceptives
