English

Noun

extrapolation ‎(countable and uncountable, plural extrapolations)

1. (mathematics) A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
2. An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.

Translations

Derived terms

• nonextrapolation
• overextrapolation
• underextrapolation

Related terms

• extrapolative
• extrapolatory
• interpolation

French

Noun

extrapolation f ‎(plural extrapolations)

1. extrapolation

Swedish

Noun

extrapolation c

1. an extrapolation; inference of a hypothetical situation.

Declension

See also

• extrapolera
• extrapolering