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1. (v.t.) interpolate
to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose.
2. interpolate
to insert, estimate, or find an intermediate term in (a mathematical sequence).
3. interpolate
to alter (a text) by the insertion of new matter, esp. deceptively or without authorization.
4. interpolate
to insert (new or spurious matter) in this manner.
5. (v.i.) interpolate
to make an interpolation.
Etymology: (1605–15; < L interpolātus, ptp. of interpolāre to make new, refurbish, touch up)
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| Definition of 'interpolate' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) interpolate, extrapolate
estimate the value of
2. (verb) interpolate, alter, falsify
insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) interpolate
to renew; to carry on with intermission
2. (verb) interpolate
to alter or corrupt by the insertion of new or foreign matter; especially, to change, as a book or text, by the insertion of matter that is new, or foreign to the purpose of the author
3. (verb) interpolate
to fill up intermediate terms of, as of a series, according to the law of the series; to introduce, as a number or quantity, in a partial series, according to the law of that part of the series
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