interpolate
Fill in gaps
Interpolate means to insert something between existing elements.
In mathematics, to interpolate is to estimate unknown values between known data points: We interpolated the missing temperature readings from the surrounding measurements.
In textual scholarship, interpolation refers to later additions inserted into original documents—often with connotations of corruption or forgery.
More generally, to interpolate is to interject remarks into a conversation or narrative: She interpolated a question before he could finish.
Fixed animation reference point
- tweenYouth approaching thirteen
- frameSupporting outer structure
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- motionChange in position
timing · transition · blend · morph · smooth · sequence · inbetween · rigging
Flexible strip for drafting
- bezierMathematical curve formula
- control pointsAnchors defining curve geometry
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- parametricGoverned by set variables
tangent · vertex · path · continuity · piecewise · subdivision · keyframe · easing
Insert remarks abruptly
- interposeInsert between other things
- introduceMake formally known
- injectInsert by needle
- addCombine into total
splice · intersperse · embed · slot in · work in · slip in · interlard · parenthetical
Derive by reasoning
- deduceReach by reasoning
- approximateNearly accurate but inexact
- calculateDetermine through math
- projectionSomething that extends outward
conjecture · surmise · derive · conclude · guesstimate · reasoning · educated guess · fill in
Approximate value judgment
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- approximationNear but inexact value
- fittingSuitable or proper
- regressionReturn to former state
barycentric · numerical · piecewise · polynomial · linear · cubic · quadratic · algorithm
Porous separation device
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- resamplingRepeated random selection method
- upsamplingIncreasing data resolution
- downsamplingLowering sampling rate
audio · pixel · averaging · reconstruction · anti-aliasing · bandwidth · digital · waveform
keyframe
Fixed animation reference point
motion · timing · transition · blend · morph · smooth · sequence · inbetween · rigging · pose
spline
Flexible strip for drafting
- bezierMathematical curve formula
- control pointsAnchors defining curve geometry
- knotsSecured loops in rope
parametric · tangent · vertex · path · continuity · piecewise · subdivision · keyframe · easing · geometry
interject
Insert remarks abruptly
add · splice · intersperse · embed · slot in · work in · slip in · interlard · parenthetical · aside
infer
Derive by reasoning
- deduceReach by reasoning
- approximateNearly accurate but inexact
- calculateDetermine through math
projection · conjecture · surmise · derive · conclude · guesstimate · reasoning · educated guess · fill in · read between the lines
estimation
Approximate value judgment
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- approximationNear but inexact value
- fittingSuitable or proper
regression · barycentric · numerical · piecewise · polynomial · linear · cubic · quadratic · algorithm · function
filter
Porous separation device
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- resamplingRepeated random selection method
- upsamplingIncreasing data resolution
downsampling · audio · pixel · averaging · reconstruction · anti-aliasing · bandwidth · digital · waveform · sample rate
gradation
Incremental transition between stages
- gradientRate of change across space
- fadeLose intensity gradually
- transitionChange from one state
morphing · crossfade · color · shading · dithering · seamless · smooth · midpoint · intermediate · averaging
- string functionsreplace, substring, concatenate, trim, strip
- academiaprofessors, universities, graduation cap, biology department, professor
- examineexamine, analyze, assess, evaluate, inspect
- math verbsadd, adds, subtract, subtracts, multiply
- planningplan, planned, planners, to-do lists, calendars
interpolateauthenticate
Confirm as genuine
verify · preserve · retain · validate · corroborate
- spline interpolationSmooth curve through points
interpolation, interpolated, interpolating, interpolations, interpolates