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Curvilinear vs Extrapolation - What's the difference?

curvilinear | extrapolation |

As an adjective curvilinear

is (of a line) having bends; curved; curvilineal.

As a noun extrapolation is

(mathematics) a calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.

curvilinear

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (Of a line) Having bends; curved; curvilineal.
  • (geometry, arts) Formed by curved lines.

    • Derived terms

    * curvilinearity * curvilinearly

    extrapolation

    English

    (wikipedia extrapolation)

    Noun

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

    • Related terms

    * interpolation ----