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interpolate.

To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪnˈtɜː.pəˌleɪt/Received-Pronunciation/ɪnˈtɝ.pəˌleɪt/Canada, General-American/ɪnˈtɜː.pəˌlæɪt/Australia
  1. To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.

    intransitive · transitive
    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.
  2. To estimate the value of a function between two tabulated points.

  3. 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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