Relating to or involving parameters; in mathematics and statistics, defined by or dependent on one or more parameters.
From Greek para- 'beside' + metron 'measure'. The term 'parameter' was coined in 1650s to mean 'auxiliary variable', later becoming fundamental in mathematics, statistics, and engineering.
Parametric design has revolutionized architecture and engineering, allowing designers to create complex forms by adjusting parameters rather than drawing each element. This approach enables rapid exploration of design variations and optimization.
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