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interpolative

interpolative

9.7
A method that estimates values between known data points to fill gaps in a graph
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈpoʊlətɪv/
  • Specialized
: interpolativo
  • An interpolative algorithm can create smooth transitions between known data points.

Examples

  • The graph was completed using interpolative techniques to fill in the gaps.

  • The scientist used an interpolative approach to estimate the missing temperature readings.

  • The interpolative method was used to estimate the missing data.

  • Can you explain the interpolative technique in more detail?

  • The scientist used an interpolative approach to estimate the missing temperature readings.

  • An interpolative algorithm can create smooth transitions between known data points.

  • The graph was completed using interpolative techniques to fill in the gaps.

Antonyms

extrapolative
1 8.9

Making predictions from a small amount of known information

How Precise

exact
993 3.2
interpolative
  • Specialized
9.7
approximate
32 3.9
rough
62 2.8

Surface Forms

interpolative positive

Morphology

interpolative = interpolate (transparent) = interpolate + ive

Adjective formed from the verb 'interpolate' with '-ive', and the mathematical sense is a direct extension of the verb's meaning.

Etymology

Interpolative comes from the Latin parts inter- 'between' and polire 'to polish', but a helpful way to remember it is to think of 'putting something between' to fill a gap. So an interpolative method fills in or estimates values between known data points.