Parametric: meaning, definitions and examples
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parametric
[ ˌpærəˈmetrɪk ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.