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Where does “interpolate” come from?

Interpolate comes from Latin interpolare, from inter and volvere meaning to turn, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European welH-.

interpolate (English): To introduce between other things; "especially"...

Definitions

  1. To introduce between other things; "especially"...

Ancestry of “interpolate”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latininterpolatus
2LatininterpoloI give a new form, shape, or appearance; I...
3Latininterpolus—
4Latininter-inter-
5Ancient Greekγλῶσσαa tongue; a language; the mouthpiece of a pipe
6Old Norseglottato grin, smile scornfully
7Proto-GermanicglutōnąTo stare; gawk
8Proto-Indo-Europeanǵʰel-to shine, glimmer, glow; to shimmer, gleam;...

Words derived from “interpolate”

  • extrapolation
  • extrapolate
  • interpolator
  • extrapolative
  • interpolatory
  • extrapolatory
  • extrapolatable
  • overextrapolation
  • underextrapolation
  • nonextrapolation
  • extrapoláció
  • extrapolációk
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