Parametric: meaning, definitions and examples

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parametric

 

[ ˌpærəˈmetrɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Of, relating to, or expressed in terms of parameters.

Synonyms

dependent on parameters, parameterized, variable-based

Examples of usage

  • Parametric equations describe the motion of a particle in space.
  • The parametric approach allows for a more flexible modeling of the system.
Context #2 | Adjective

computing

Involving or depending on a parameter or parameters.

Synonyms

configurable, modifiable, parameter-based

Examples of usage

  • The algorithm uses a parametric approach to achieve optimal results.
  • Parametric design allows for efficient customization of the product.

Translations

Translations of the word "parametric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paramétrico

🇮🇳 पैरामीट्रिक

🇩🇪 parametrisch

🇮🇩 parametrik

🇺🇦 параметричний

🇵🇱 parametryczny

🇯🇵 パラメトリック

🇫🇷 paramétrique

🇪🇸 paramétrico

🇹🇷 parametrik

🇰🇷 파라메트릭

🇸🇦 بارامتري

🇨🇿 parametrický

🇸🇰 parametrický

🇨🇳 参数化

🇸🇮 parametričen

🇮🇸 færibreytulegur

🇰🇿 параметрлік

🇬🇪 პარამეტრული

🇦🇿 parametrik

🇲🇽 paramétrico

Etymology

The word 'parametric' originated from the Greek word 'parametros', meaning 'having a parameter'. It first appeared in English in the mid-19th century in the context of mathematics and later expanded to computing and other fields. The concept of using parameters to define relationships or models has been fundamental in various scientific disciplines.

See also: parameterized, parameters.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,907, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.