Interpolate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

Definitions of interpolate

verb to insert or introduce (something) between other things or parts; to estimate a value of a function between two known values

Example Sentences

Examples of interpolate in a Sentence

formal The scientist used advanced mathematical techniques to interpolate missing data points in the research study.

informal I had to guess and interpolate the missing information in the report.

slang I had to kinda fill in the blanks and interpolate some stuff for the presentation.

figurative Sometimes in life, we have to interpolate our way through uncertain situations to find the right path.

Grammatical Forms of interpolate

• past tense: interpolated
• plural: interpolates
• comparative: more interpolate
• superlative: most interpolate
• present tense: interpolates
• future tense: will interpolate
• perfect tense: has interpolated
• continuous tense: is interpolating
• singular: interpolate
• positive degree: interpolate
• infinitive: to interpolate
• gerund: interpolating
• participle: interpolated

Origin and Evolution of interpolate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'interpolate' originated from the Latin word 'interpolare', which means 'to refurbish' or 'to alter'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'interpolate' evolved to mean 'to insert or introduce (something) between other things or parts'. It is commonly used in mathematics and data analysis to estimate values between known data points.