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verb (used with object)
1.
to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose; intercalate.
2.
Mathematics. to insert, estimate, or find an intermediate term in (a sequence).
3.
to alter (a text) by the insertion of new matter, especially deceptively or without authorization.
4.
to insert (new or spurious matter) in this manner.
verb (used without object)
5.
to make an interpolation.
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Interpolate
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So is introgression. Does it mean:
| introduction of genes from one species into the gene pool of another species producing hybrids |
| short interval between the acts of a play or parts of a public performance |
Origin:
1605–15; < Latin interpolātus past participle of interpolāre to make new, refurbish, touch up, equivalent to inter- inter- + -polā- verb stem (akin to polīre to polish) + -tus past participle suffix
1605–15; < Latin interpolātus past participle of interpolāre to make new, refurbish, touch up, equivalent to inter- inter- + -polā- verb stem (akin to polīre to polish) + -tus past participle suffix
Related forms
in·ter·po·lat·er, in·ter·po·la·tor, noun
in·ter·po·la·tive·ly, adverb
non·in·ter·po·lat·ing, adjective
EXPANDnon·in·ter·po·la·tive, adjective
un·in·ter·po·lat·ed, adjective
un·in·ter·po·la·tive, adjective
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Example Sentences
- Its loose-jointed structure allows small ensembles to interpolate all manner of dialogue and ritual.
- Traditional camera chips record one color per pixel and interpolate colors for adjacent pixels.
- Martins intends to interpolate this choreography into a full version remains to be seen.
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World English Dictionary
| 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. | 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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Word Origin & History
interpolate
1612 (implied in interpolation) "to alter or enlarge (a writing) by inserting new material," from L. interpolatus, pp. of interpolare "alter, freshen up, falsify," from inter- "up" + polare, related to polire "to smoothe, polish." Sense evolved in L. from "refurbish," to "alter appearance of," to "falsify
EXPAND(especially by adding new material)."
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