dis·cept \də̇ˈsept\intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin disceptare to separate, decide between, debate, from dis- apart + -ceptare (from captare to chase, strive to seize) — more at dis-, catch : debate, discuss, disagree < as he discepts and distinguishes, classifies his kinds of tragedy, his orders of comedy — Times Literary Supplement >