interpolate.
To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.
Meaning & usage
To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.
in verse 74, the second line is clearly interpolated, probably by some unknown medieval scribe
When interpolating an explanatory gloss, please enclose it in square brackets to make clear that it is interpolated.
To estimate the value of a function between two tabulated points.
During the course of processing some data, and in response to a directive in that data, to fetch data from a different source and process it in-line along with the original data.
Where this word comes from
From Latin interpolātus, perfect passive participle of interpolō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French interpoler.
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