parametric quantity

/ˈpɛrəˌmɛtrɪk ˌkwɑntədi/
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Definitions of parametric quantity
  1. noun
    a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
    synonyms: parameter
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    types:
    degree of freedom
    one of the minimum number of parameters needed to describe the state of a physical system
    type of:
    constant, constant quantity, invariable
    a quantity that does not vary
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