parametric
adjective/ˌpærəˈmɛtrɪk/
Frequency rank: #15,191 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in terms of parameters; using adjustable variables to define a system or model.
Example sentence
The designer used parametric modeling to easily adjust the shape of the product by changing key values.
Synonyms & related words
- variable
- adjustable
- configurable
- dynamic
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