lerp

/lɜːrp/ or /lɛrp/

Definitions

1. verb

to move smoothly and gradually, often from one place to another, or to change one’s position in a smooth and continuous manner.

“The skateboarder lerp across the rink, performing a smooth trick.”

2. noun

a smooth, gradual, or continuous movement from one place to another.

“The lerp of the boat on the water was mesmerizing.”

3. noun

a form of interpolation or smoothing between data points, often used in computer graphics or animation.

“The 3D model used a lerp function to create a smooth transition between the different frames.”

Synonyms

  • glide
  • slide
  • smooth

Antonyms

  • jolt
  • shock
  • shudder