Interpolate: meaning, definitions and examples

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interpolate

 

[ หŒษชntษ™rหˆpoสŠleษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

To interpolate means to find an intermediate value within a set of data points. It often refers to estimating unknown values that fall within the range of known data points.

Synonyms

estimate, infill, insert

Examples of usage

  • We can interpolate the missing values in the dataset.
  • The results were interpolated using a linear method.
  • Interpolation allows us to predict values based on existing data.
Context #2 | Verb

language

In linguistics, to interpolate can mean to introduce additional material into a text or conversation. This might involve adding comments, explanations, or clarifications.

Synonyms

add, insert, interject

Examples of usage

  • She chose to interpolate her thoughts during the meeting.
  • The author interpolated several footnotes into the manuscript.
  • During the lecture, he interpolated personal anecdotes.

Translations

Translations of the word "interpolate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interpolar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคคเคฐเคพเคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช interpolieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ interpolasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ะฟะพะปัั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ interpolacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃœ้–“ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interpoler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interpolar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท enterpolasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๊ฐ„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูŠูุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ interpolace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ interpolรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ๅ€ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ interpolacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ millist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั‚ะตั€ะฟะพะปัั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒžแƒแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ interpolasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interpolar

Word origin

The term 'interpolate' derives from the Latin 'interpolare', which means 'to polish or make smooth'. It combines 'inter-', meaning 'between' or 'among', and 'polare', which comes from 'polire' meaning 'to polish'. The use of the word in the context of mathematics and data analysis emerged in the late 19th century, where it took on the meaning of estimating or determining values within a range. Over time, the term extended to other fields including linguistics, where it refers to the insertion of additional material into a text or dialogue. The concept of interpolation has been crucial in various scientific and mathematical contexts, providing essential techniques for estimation, graphics rendering, and data analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,766, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.