|  interpolation 
 
 1. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
 • Derivationally related forms:
 interpolate
 • Topics:
 mathematics, math, maths
 • Hypernyms:
 calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
 2. the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
 • Syn:
 interjection, interposition, interpellation
 • Derivationally related forms:
 interpolate, interpose (for: interposition), interject (for: interjection)
 • Hypernyms:
 break, interruption, disruption, gap
 3. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
 - with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told
 - with many insertions in the margins
 • Syn:
 insertion
 • Derivationally related forms:
 interpolate
 • Hypernyms:
 message, content, subject matter, substance
 
 
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