in'terpolative
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interpolate (ɪnˈtɜːpəˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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. | maths Compare extrapolate to estimate (a value of a function) between the values already known or determined |
| [C17: from Latin interpolāre to give a new appearance to, from | |
| in'terpolater | |
| —n | |
| in'terpolator | |
| —n | |
| in'terpolative | |
| —adj | |
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