interpolation

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
  2. noun (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
  3. noun the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts

Etymology

From French interpolation, from Latin interpolatio. Morphologically interpolate + -ion.

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Synonyms

insertion

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