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interpolation
What does interpolation mean?
interpolation (noun): that which is introduced or inserted; in contexts of content analysis of centuries-old texts, especially something foreign or spurious.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use interpolation in a sentence?
- With the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce interpolation?
/ɪnˌtɝpəˈleɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does interpolation come from?
From French interpolation, from Latin interpolatio.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of interpolation?
Words related to interpolation
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “interpolation” mean?
that which is introduced or inserted; in contexts of content analysis of centuries-old texts, especially something foreign or spurious
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the pleasure obtained by the fulfillment of one or more needs or desires; a sense of contentment with one's situation and achievements
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the variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter
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a social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action
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explosion
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diagnosis
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