Definition

A person or tool that adds or inserts something into a text or data set, often to fill in gaps or create a smoother transition between points.

Example

The interpolator helped to create a more accurate representation of the data by filling in missing values.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new interpolator tool for our project?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really useful.

I think it could help us fill in the gaps in our data.

Definitely! I can't wait to see how it works in practice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interpolator → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "polare" (from Latin, meaning to make smooth or to adjust). The word "interpolator" refers to a function or process that makes adjustments or estimates values between known data points.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'makes smooth' ('polare') between two points ('inter-') — that's why an interpolator estimates values in between known data.

Visually Confused Words