Noun: interpolation in,tur-pu'ley-shun
- (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
"The meteorologist used interpolation to estimate temperatures between weather stations"
- A message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
"with the help of his friend's interpolations his story was eventually told";
- insertion
- The action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
"His constant interpolations during the presentation were disruptive";
- interjection, interposition, interpellation
Derived forms: interpolations
Type of: break, calculation, computation, content, disruption, figuring, gap, interruption, message, reckoning, subject matter, substance
Encyclopedia: Interpolation