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parametric | parameterized |

As an adjective parametric

is of, relating to, or defined using parameters.

As a verb parameterized is

past tense of parameterize.

parametric

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of, relating to, or defined using parameters
  • Derived terms

    * parametric contract * parametric derivative * parametric equation * parametric feature based modeler * parametric insurance * parametric latitude * parametric polymorphism

    parameterized

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (parameterize)

  • parameterize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * parameterise, parametrise (UK) * parametrize (US)

    Verb

    (parameteriz)
  • To describe in terms of parameters.
  • (computing) To rewrite (a database query, etc.) as a template into which parameters can be inserted.
  • Usage notes

    *Dominant modern spelling in US.