Interpolator

in·ter·po·late  (n-tûrp-lt)

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.

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[Latin interpolre, interpolt-, to touch up, refurbish, from interpolis, refurbished; see pel-⁵ in Indo-European roots.]

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in·terpo·lation n.

in·terpo·lative adj.

in·terpo·lator n.