interpolate
[ in-tur-puh-leyt ]
/ ɪnˈtɜr pəˌleɪt /
verb (used with object), in·ter·po·lat·ed, in·ter·po·lat·ing.
to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose; intercalate.
Mathematics.
to insert, estimate, or find an intermediate term in (a sequence).
to alter (a text) by the insertion of new matter, especially deceptively or without authorization.
to insert (new or spurious matter) in this manner.
verb (used without object), in·ter·po·lat·ed, in·ter·po·lat·ing.
to make an interpolation.
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British Dictionary definitions for interpolate
interpolate
/ (ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪt) /
verb
to insert or introduce (a comment, passage, etc) into (a conversation, text, etc)
to falsify or alter (a text, manuscript, etc) by the later addition of (material, esp spurious or valueless passages)
(intr)
to make additions, interruptions, or insertions
maths
to estimate (a value of a function) between the values already known or determined
Compare extrapolate (def. 1)
Derived forms of interpolate
interpolater or interpolator, noun interpolative, adjectiveWord Origin for interpolate
C17: from Latin
interpolāre to give a new appearance to, from
inter- +
polīre to
polish