[ pə'ramɪtə ]
■ noun
1》 a measurable or quantifiable characteristic of a system.
2》 Mathematics a quantity which is fixed for the case in question but may vary in other cases.
3》 a limit or boundary which defines the scope of a particular process or activity.
Derivatives
~ization or ~isation noun
~ize or ~ise verb
parametric adjective
parametrically adverb
Origin
C17: mod. L., from Gk para- 'beside' + metron 'measure'.