HeyRuaHow to say “extrapolation” in Irish
- Irish:
- eachtarshuíomh
- English:
- extrapolation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AKH-tar-hee-uv” /ˈaxt̪ˠəɾˠˌhiːwə/
- Genitive singular:
- eachtarshuímh, an eachtarshuímh (e.g. modh an eachtarshuímh, the method of extrapolation)
What does “eachtarshuíomh” mean?
- extrapolation
- The act of estimating values or trends beyond the known data by extending what is already known; the verbal noun of 'eachtarshuigh'.Also: extrapolating, projection.
“Eachtarshuíomh” with the article
Here is eachtarshuíomh after the article (an t-alt).
“Eachtarshuíomh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eachtarshuíomh, the Irish word for extrapolation.
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Extrapolation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for extrapolation?
The Irish for extrapolation is eachtarshuíomh (pronounced “AKH-tar-hee-uv”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eachtarshuíomh in Irish?
Eachtarshuíomh is said like “AKH-tar-hee-uv” (IPA /ˈaxt̪ˠəɾˠˌhiːwə/).
Does eachtarshuíomh have a plural?
No plural form is given for eachtarshuíomh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eachtarshuíomh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eachtarshuíomh (the extrapolation), a heachtarshuíomh (her extrapolation), a n-eachtarshuíomh (their extrapolation).
What is the opposite process to 'eachtarshuíomh'?
Estimating values between known data points is 'idirshuíomh' (interpolation), whereas 'eachtarshuíomh' goes beyond them.
