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1. parameter
noun. ['pɝˈæmətɝ'] a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves.
Synonyms
- constant
- parametric quantity
- invariable
- constant quantity
Antonyms
- unstable
- changeable
- variable
- inconstant
Etymology
- paramètre (French)
- parametrum (Latin)
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Rhymes with Parameter
- diameter
How do you pronounce parameter?
Pronounce parameter as pərˈæmətər.
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Sentences with parameter
1. Noun, singular or mass
Lay a line of double stick tape around the parameter of the room with the paper facing up.
2. parameter
noun. ['pɝˈæmətɝ'] any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance.
Antonyms
- importance
Etymology
- paramètre (French)
- parametrum (Latin)
3. parameter
noun. ['pɝˈæmətɝ'] a quantity (such as the mean or variance) that characterizes a statistical population and that can be estimated by calculations from sample data.
Antonyms
- discontinuous
Etymology
- paramètre (French)
- parametrum (Latin)
4. parameter
noun. ['pɝˈæmətɝ'] (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program.
Synonyms
- argument
- address
- reference
- value
Antonyms
- con
- pro
- go
- skew
Etymology
- paramètre (French)
- parametrum (Latin)