parametric
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Described or controlled using a set of adjustable values.
Pronunciation
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pɛɹəˈmɛtɹɪk
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Definition
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noun
A parametric equation.
adjective
mathematicsdesignengineeringcomputing
Of, relating to, or defined using parameters. In mathematics, this typically means related to parametrization / parametric equation.
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- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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More ways to use parametric
- “Parametric equation.”adjective
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A constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves.
Any statistic computed by procedures that assume the data were drawn from a particular distribution.
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