noun
interpolation
Interpolation (noun) means a sudden shift within a piece that still carries on the original idea.
noun
1
A sudden shift within a piece that still carries on the original idea.
2
A way of working out an unknown value from the values around it.
3
The process of pulling in outside data and using it within a document or piece of code.
"In Perl, variable interpolation happens in double-quoted strings and patterns, and list interpolation occurs when constructing the list of values to pass to a list operator or other such construct that takes a LIST."
— Wall, Christiansen (2000)
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Etymology
English took interpolation from French interpolation, which traces back to Latin interpolatio; it can also be analysed as interpolate + -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for interpolation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of interpolation?
"interpolation" (noun) means a sudden shift within a piece that still carries on the original idea.
What is another word for interpolation?
Other words for "interpolation" include interjection, interpellation, interposition, insertion.
What are the different meanings of interpolation?
"interpolation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A sudden shift within a piece that still carries on the original idea; 2. A way of working out an unknown value from the values around it; 3. The process of pulling in outside data and using it within a document or piece of code.
