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interpolate
to insert, as new material, into a book, a play, music, etc.
The contract with the author was carefully worded to allow the director the right to interpolate several scenes of his own.
Related English words: interpolator, interpolation, interpolative
Latin root words: interpolo,
interpolare, interpolavi, interpolatus - to polish, dress up; to
alter, falsify; inter (prep. with acc.) - between; among |