Definition of interpolate

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in·ter·po·late    (n-tûrp-lt) KEY 

VERB:
in·ter·po·lat·ed, in·ter·po·lat·ing, in·ter·po·lates
VERB:
tr.

1. To insert or introduce between other elements or parts.
2. 1. To insert (material) into a text.
   2. 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.

VERB:
intr.

To make insertions or additions.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin interpolre, interpolt-, to touch up, refurbish, from interpolis, refurbished; see pel-⁵ in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
in·terpo·lation(Noun), in·terpo·lative(Adjective), in·terpo·lator(Noun)