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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 [in-ter-pole-ate]

Verb

[-lating, -lated]

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

2. Maths to estimate (a value of a function) between the values already known [Latin interpolare to give a new appearance to]

interpolation n

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"