Definition of INTERCEDENT

intercedent

Adj

  • Interceding: Passing between; mediating

Examples

  • the intercedent region of the brain

Origin / Etymology

Probably by way of French intercedent (adjective), which seems to be more commonly attested than this English adjective. Ultimately from Latin intercedens, present participle of intercedere, and possibly borrowed twice by English, with the later borrowing being a learned borrowing.

Scrabble Score: 14

intercedent: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
intercedent: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
intercedent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

intercedent: not valid in Words With Friends