| to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about. |
| to flee; abscond: |
extrapolate (ɪkˈstræpəˌleɪt) ![]() | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | maths Compare interpolate to estimate (a value of a function or measurement) beyond the values already known, by the extension of a curve |
| 2. | to infer (something not known) by using but not strictly deducing from the known facts |
| [C19: | |
| extrapo'lation | |
| —n | |
| ex'trapolative | |
| —adj | |
| ex'trapolatory | |
| —adj | |
| ex'trapolator | |
| —n | |
| extrapolate (ĭk-strāp'ə-lāt') Pronunciation Key
To estimate the value of a quantity that falls outside the range in which its values are known. |