intercept
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The point where a line crosses an axis on a graph, or the act of stopping something before it reaches its destination.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The line's y-_____ shows where it crosses the vertical axis."
Answer: intercept
In your own words, what does "intercept" mean?
The point where a line crosses an axis on a graph, or the act of stopping something before it reaches its destination.
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