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parametrical Definition


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parameter
noun
    1. math.
      A constant or variable that, when altered, affects the form of a mathematical expression in which it appears.
    2. physics.
      A quantity which under a particular set of conditions remains constant, but may be altered if the conditions change.
    3. A limiting factor that serves to define the scope of a task, project, discussion, etc
      Example: What parameters are we working within?
      Thesaurus: limit, boundary, restriction, framework, guideline, specification, criterion.
      Form: parameters (often)
Derivative: parametric
adj
    Etymology: 17c: from Latin parametrum, from Greek para- alongside + metron measure.



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