Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lerp
verb
/lɜrp/
Definition
Lerp is a term used in computer graphics and mathematics to describe a method of interpolating between two values.
Examples
- When creating animations, developers often use lerp to create fluid movement from point A to point B.
- In the game, the character’s position is lerped to create a smooth following effect.
- To scale the object smoothly, the programmer applied lerp to the size values over time.
Meaning
It stands for ‘linear interpolation’, where a smooth transition is created between two endpoints based on a given parameter.
Synonyms
- interpolate
- blend
- transition
- smooth
