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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.

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interpolate [ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪt]

vb

1. to insert or introduce (a comment, passage, etc.) into (a conversation, text, etc.)

2. to falsify or alter (a text, manuscript, etc.) by the later addition of (material, esp spurious or valueless passages)

3. (intr) to make additions, interruptions, or insertions

4. (Mathematics) Maths to estimate (a value of a function) between the values already known or determined Compare extrapolate [1]

[from Latin interpolāre to give a new appearance to, from inter- + polīre to polish]

interpolater , interpolator n

interpolative  adj

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	interpolate - estimate the value of extrapolate math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation
	2.	interpolate - insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby alter, falsify edit, redact - prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting; "Edit a book on lexical semantics"; "she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages"

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interpolate

verb insert, add, introduce, intercalate He interpolated a lot of spurious matter into the manuscript.

Translations

interpolate [ɪnˈtɜːpəleɪt] VT → interpolar

interpolate

vt remark → einwerfen; matter into book etc → interpolieren, einfügen; (Math) → interpolieren

interpolate [ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪt] vt (frm) (remark) → interpolare
to interpolate (into) (phrase, passage) → inserire (in)

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interpolate [ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪt] vt (frm) (remark) → interpolare
to interpolate (into) (phrase, passage) → inserire (in)