patrix

pa·trix

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-triks, pa-]
- /ˈpeɪ trɪks, ˈpæ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-triks, pa-]
- /ˈpeɪ trɪks, ˈpæ-/

Definition of patrix word

noun plural patrix a mold of a Linotype for casting right-reading type for use in dry offset. 1

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Origin of patrix

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; blend of patri- and matrix

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Parts of speech for Patrix

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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patrix popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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