Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cept
Prefix
/sɛpt/

Definition
A prefix meaning to take, receive, or capture.

Examples
- Intercept – To catch or stop something before it reaches its destination.
- Accept – To receive something willingly.
- Concept – An abstract idea or a general notion.

Meaning
The term ‘cept’ comes from the Latin root ‘capere’, which translates to ‘to take’ or ‘to seize’. It is commonly found in various words in English, indicating a process of receiving or taking something in.

Synonyms
- Receive
- Capture
- Seize