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parametric equation

noun

Definition of PARAMETRIC EQUATION

:  any of a set of equations that express the coordinates of the points of a curve as functions of one parameter or that express the coordinates of the points of a surface as functions of two parameters
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First Known Use of PARAMETRIC EQUATION

1909

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