extrapolate
4 synonyms and 1 antonym for extrapolate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To estimate or predict unknown information by extending patterns from known data.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use extrapolate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
extrapolate from data
extrapolate a trend
Etymology
Built from extra- ("beyond") + a shortened form of "interpolate," coined to describe reasoning beyond a known data range.
Full origin of extrapolate →Frequently asked questions
What does “extrapolate” mean?
The word “extrapolate” means to estimate or predict unknown information by extending patterns from known data. In plain terms, to guess what comes next (or what's true elsewhere) by extending a pattern you already know.
How do you pronounce “extrapolate”?
“Extrapolate” is pronounced ehk-STRAP-uh-layt (/ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “extrapolate” in a sentence?
Here is “extrapolate” used in a sentence: “Scientists extrapolated future sea levels from decades of measurements.”
What is the opposite of “extrapolate”?
The opposite of “extrapolate” — its antonyms — is interpolate.
What part of speech is “extrapolate”?
“Extrapolate” is a verb.
