ə̇nˈtərpəˌlāt, -tə̄p-, -təip-, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin interpolatus, past participle of interpolare to give a new appearance to, alter, interpolate, from inter- + -polare (from polire to polish, furbish) — more at polish
transitive verb
1.
a. : to alter or corrupt (as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter ; especially : to change by inserting matter that is new or foreign to the purpose of the author
was both interpolated and misunderstood — Modern Language Notes
b. : to insert (words) into a text
interpolated editorial comment
: put in (a remark) in a conversation
2. : to insert between other things or parts : intercalate
letter which I here interpolate as a good example of his style — Osbert Sitwell
interpolate a layer of insulating material between ceiling and floor
3. : to estimate values of (a function) between two known values
intransitive verb
: to make insertions — compare extrapolate