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- [mey-triks, ma-]
- /ˈmeɪ trɪks, ˈmæ-/
- /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mey-triks, ma-]
- /ˈmeɪ trɪks, ˈmæ-/
Definitions of matrix word
- noun plural matrix something that constitutes the place or point from which something else originates, takes form, or develops: The Greco-Roman world was the matrix for Western civilization. 1
- noun plural matrix Anatomy. a formative part, as the corium beneath a nail. 1
- noun plural matrix Biology. the intercellular substance of a tissue. ground substance. 1
- noun plural matrix Petrology. the fine-grained portion of a rock in which coarser crystals or rock fragments are embedded. 1
- noun plural matrix fine material, as cement, in which lumps of coarser material, as of an aggregate, are embedded. 1
- noun plural matrix Mining. gangue. 1
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Origin of matrix
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English matris, matrix < Latin mātrix female animal kept for breeding (Late Latin: register, orig. of such beasts), parent stem (of plants), derivative of māter mother
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Parts of speech for Matrix
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matrix popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
matrix usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for matrix
noun matrix
- origin — something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
- pattern — a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
- cast — The cast of a play or film is all the people who act in it.
Antonyms for matrix
noun matrix
- result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
- disorganisation — Alternative spelling of disorganization.
- end — Come or bring to a final point; finish.
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