interpolation

Definition

An abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.

Etymology

From French interpolation, from Latin interpolatio. Morphologically interpolate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "In Perl, variable interpolation happens in double-quoted strings and patterns, and list interpolation occurs when constructing the list of values to pass to a list operator or other such construct that takes a LIST."
• "Today a widely established convention encloses all editorial interpolations in square brackets [like so] for clarity."
• "Bentley wrote a letter […] upon the scriptural glosses in our present copies of Hesychius, which he considered interpolations from a later hand."

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