interpolate (ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪt
)
Definitions
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
- mathematics to estimate (a value of a function) between the values already known or determined Compare
Alternative Forms
inˈterpoˌlater inˈterpoˌlator noun inˈterpolative adjective Word Origin
C17: from Latin interpolāre to give a new appearance to, from inter- + polīre to polish
