Interpolate
/ɪnˈtɜːr.pə.leɪt/noun
To insert or introduce something between other elements or parts.
Did you know?The word 'interpolate' has roots in ancient texts where it referred to the act of adding hidden meanings or glosses to sacred writings, revealing the power of language as a tool for transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
interpolare
“To restore by filling in gaps or to embellish.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
interpolatus
“Filled in, added to.”
Old French
Old French
interpoler
“To insert or add something.”
14th Century
Middle English
interpole
“To introduce new material into a text.”
Modern English
English
interpolate
“To insert or introduce between other elements, especially in texts.”