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parametric

Relating to or expressed in terms of a parameter, a variable that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.

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Example

The parametric equations x = cos(t) and y = sin(t) describe a unit circle as t varies from 0 to 2 pi.

Synonyms

parameter-basedvariable-dependentparameter-defined

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