Speakur

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extrapolation

/ɛkˌstɹæp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.55 in modern English

Syllables
ex-trap-o-la-tion
IPA
/ɛkˌstɹæp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
22
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The diametric opposite of interpolation.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Morphologically extrapolate + -ion

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɛkˌstɹæp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
  • British English: /ɛkˌstɹæp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

extrapolations (plural)

Derived Forms

extrapolational misextrapolation nonextrapolation overextrapolation underextrapolation

Frequently Paired Words

extrapolative extrapolatory interpolation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce extrapolation?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɛkˌstɹæp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/.
What does extrapolation mean?
A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
Where does extrapolation come from?
Morphologically extrapolate + -ion

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