in·ter·po·late ( n-tûr p -l t )v. in·ter·po·lat·ed, in·ter·po·lat·ing, in·ter·po·lates v.tr. 1. To insert or introduce between other elements or parts. 2. a. To insert (material) into a text. b. To insert into a conversation. See Synonyms at introduce. 3. To change or falsify (a text) by introducing new or incorrect material. 4. Mathematics To estimate a value of (a function or series) between two known values. v.intr. To make insertions or additions. [Latin interpol re, interpolt-, to touch up, refurbish, from interpolis, refurbished; see pel-5 in Indo-European roots.]in·ter po·lation n.in·ter po·lative adj.in·ter po·lator n. |
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