English Explanatory Dictionary

intercedent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Interceding: Passing between; mediating

Word forms

intercedent

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.

Synonyms

intercessionary intercessory

Related words

intercedently
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