HeyRuaHow to say “parameter” in Irish
- Irish:
- paraiméadar
- English:
- parameter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-uh-may-dur” /ˈpaɾˠəˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- paraiméadair (parameters)
- Genitive singular:
- paraiméadair, an pharaiméadair (e.g. luach an pharaiméadair, the value of the parameter)
- Genitive plural:
- paraiméadar, na bparaiméadar (e.g. liosta na bparaiméadar, the list of the parameters)
What does “paraiméadar” mean?
- parameter
- A measurable factor or variable that sets the conditions or limits of something, used in maths, science and computing.Also: variable, limit, setting.
“Paraiméadar” with the article
The plural of parameter in Irish is paraiméadair. Here is paraiméadar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paraiméadar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paraiméadar, the Irish word for parameter.
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Parameter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parameter?
The Irish for parameter is paraiméadar (pronounced “PAR-uh-may-dur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paraiméadair.
How do you pronounce paraiméadar in Irish?
Paraiméadar is said like “PAR-uh-may-dur” (IPA /ˈpaɾˠəˌmʲeːd̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of parameter in Irish?
The plural of paraiméadar is paraiméadair; with the article, na paraiméadair means “the parameters”. The genitive plural is paraiméadar, as in liosta na bparaiméadar (the list of the parameters).
Why does paraiméadar change to pharaiméadar or bparaiméadar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paraiméadar becomes mo pharaiméadar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparaiméadar (eclipsis).
Is 'paraiméadar' the same as 'athróg'?
No: 'athróg' is a variable, while 'paraiméadar' is a parameter, a value that defines conditions or is passed to a function.
