Parametric (adjective)

Relating to or involving a parameter or parameters; characterized by the use of parameters in a mathematical model, function or equation.

Origin:

The word parametric comes from the greek word "para" which means "beside" or "alongside" and "metron" which means "measure". it refers to the use of parameters or variables in a mathematical model, function or equation. it was first used in the early 20th century in the context of mathematics and science.

Examples:

1. The parametric equation describes a curve in space.
2. They used a parametric model to fit the data.
3. Parametric design is a method of creating 3D models.
4. The parametric approach is a method of solving optimization problems.
5. The parametric test was used to determine the strength of the material.