interpolate
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for interpolate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To place something in among other things; especially to add words, possibly false ones, into a piece of writing.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To place something in among other things; especially to add words, possibly false ones, into a piece of writing.
“in verse 74, the second line is clearly interpolated, probably by some unknown medieval scribe”
Etymology
From Latin interpolātus, perfect passive participle of interpolō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French interpoler.
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