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v. in·ter·po·lat·ed, in·ter·po·lat·ing, in·ter·po·lates v.tr. 1. To insert or introduce between other elements or parts. 2. a. To insert (material) into a text. b. To insert into a conversation. See Synonyms at introduce. 3. To change or falsify (a text) by introducing new or incorrect material. 4. Mathematics a. To estimate a value of (a function or series) between two known values. b. To create a continuous function that incorporates (a finite set of data), such as creating a curve that passes through a fixed set of points or a surface through a fixed set of curves. 5. To introduce estimated values of (pixel data) into a pixel array to improve the quality of an enlarged digital image. v.intr. To make insertions or additions. [Latin interpolāre, interpolāt-, to touch up, refurbish, from interpolis, refurbished; see pel-5 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] in·ter′po·lation n. in·terpo·la′tive adj. in·terpo·la′tor n. |
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