interpolation
4 synonyms for interpolation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sudden shift within a piece that still carries on the original idea.
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.
Etymology
English took interpolation from French interpolation, which traces back to Latin interpolatio; it can also be analysed as interpolate + -ion.
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