Parametric
/ˌpær.əˈmɛ.trɪk/noun
Relating to parameters or a set of measurable factors used in calculations.
Did you know?The term 'parametric' is often used in mathematical models that can predict outcomes, almost like a coded spell for reality.
Etymological Timeline
Greek
Greek
para-
“beside, alongside”
Greek
Greek
metron
“measure”
19th Century
French
paramétrique
“pertaining to parameters in mathematics”
20th Century
English
parametric
“describing a function expressed in terms of parameters”