interpolate
- to introduce (something additional or extraneous) between other things or parts; interject; interpose; intercalate.
- Mathematics. to insert, estimate, or find an intermediate term in (a sequence).
- to alter (a text) by the insertion of new matter, especially deceptively or without authorization.
- to insert (new or spurious matter) in this manner.
- to make an interpolation.
Origin of interpolate
Related Words for interpolate
interlope, insert, intrude, annex, interject, interpose, introduce, admit, insinuate, inject, enter, include, append, intercalateExamples from the Web for interpolate
Historical Examples of interpolate
While this goes on the fool does not cease to interpolate his humorless jokes.
Tolstoy on ShakespeareLeo Tolstoy
The boy tried to interpolate a few words, to tell the news of the family.
Cuore (Heart)Edmondo De Amicis
His eye seemed to interpolate that Stephen wouldn't be there otherwise.
The Crisis, CompleteWinston Churchill
I think that I am warranted, in view of that late decision, in asking the committee to interpolate that word "lithograph."
"Miss Davies has not told me your name," I made bold to interpolate.
The Mayor's WifeAnna Katherine Green
interpolate
- to insert or introduce (a comment, passage, etc) into (a conversation, text, etc)
- to falsify or alter (a text, manuscript, etc) by the later addition of (material, esp spurious or valueless passages)
- (intr) to make additions, interruptions, or insertions
- maths to estimate (a value of a function) between the values already known or determinedCompare extrapolate (def. 1)
Word Origin for interpolate
Word Origin and History for interpolate
1610s, "to alter or enlarge (a writing) by inserting new material," from Latin interpolatus, past participle of interpolare "alter, freshen up, polish;" of writing, "falsify," from inter- "up" (see inter-) + polare, related to polire "to smoothe, polish." Sense evolved in Latin from "refurbish," to "alter appearance of," to "falsify (especially by adding new material)." Middle English had interpolen (early 15c.) in a similar sense. Related: Interpolated; interpolating.