parametric
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌpɛɹəˈmɛtɹɪk// UK //pˌæɹəmˈɛtɹɪk// para·met·ric
adj. describing a system or model that uses a set of numbers to define its shape or behavior. You use this when you want to change a design by adjusting these numbers instead of drawing every detail.
adj. relating to a system or model defined by a set of parameters that can be varied to produce different results. Often used in technical contexts to describe statistical distributions or geometric modeling.
The software uses parametric modeling to create complex shapes.
Engineers use parametric equations to predict how a bridge will react to different weather conditions.
In statistical analysis, a parametric test assumes that the data follows a specific distribution, such as the normal curve, to calculate the probability of the observed results.