shape parameters

[/ʃeɪp pærəmɪtərz/]
noun
parâmetros de forma
1. In mathematics, statistics, and engineering, variables that define or control the geometric characteristics and configuration of a shape or object
The shape parameters of the curve include its curvature and torsion.
Os parâmetros de forma da curva incluem sua curvatura e torção.
2. In distribution analysis and probability theory, numerical values that characterize the form or configuration of a statistical distribution
The alpha and beta parameters are shape parameters of the beta distribution.
Os parâmetros alfa e beta são parâmetros de forma da distribuição beta.
3. In computer graphics and design, parameters used to modify or control the morphology of digital objects or graphical elements
Adjusting the shape parameters allows designers to create variations of the 3D model.
Ajustar os parâmetros de forma permite que designers criem variações do modelo 3D.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in academic, scientific, and engineering contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly common in mathematics, statistics, computer graphics, and industrial design disciplines. The term does not have colloquial usage and remains consistent across different regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
morphological parametersgeometric parametersform parametersconfiguration parameters
Antonyms / Antônimos
scale parameterslocation parameters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetros de forma
Standard technical term used in mathematics, statistics, and engineering contexts
Portugal
parâmetros de forma
Same translation; used in academic and technical Portuguese
General
parâmetros morfológicos
Alternative technical translation emphasizing morphological aspects

Related Words

distribution parametersstatistical parametersgeometric propertiesmorphologycurve fittingparametric modeling

Related Idioms & Phrases

tune the shape parameters
vary the shape parameters
optimize shape parameters
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