matrix

noun

ma·trix ˈmā-triks How to pronounce matrix (audio)

plural matrices ˈmā-trə-ˌsēz How to pronounce matrix (audio)

ˈma-

or matrixes ˈmā-trik-səz How to pronounce matrix (audio)

: something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form

an atmosphere of understanding and friendliness that is the matrix of peace

: a mold from which a relief (see relief entry 1 sense 6) surface (such as a piece of type) is made

: die sense 3a(1)

: an engraved or inscribed die (see die entry 2 sense 3) or stamp

: an electroformed impression of a phonograph record used for mass-producing duplicates of the original

: the natural material (such as soil or rock) in which something (such as a fossil or crystal) is embedded

: material in which something is enclosed or embedded (as for protection or study)

: the extracellular substance in which tissue cells (as of connective tissue) are embedded

: the thickened epithelium at the base of a fingernail or toenail from which new nail substance develops

: a rectangular array (see array entry 2 sense 5) of mathematical elements (such as the coefficients (see coefficient sense 1) of simultaneous (see simultaneous sense 2) linear equations) that can be combined to form sums and products with similar arrays having an appropriate number of rows and columns

: something resembling a mathematical matrix especially in rectangular arrangement of elements into rows and columns

: an array of circuit elements (such as diodes and transistors) for performing a specific function

: a main (see main entry 2 sense 5) clause that contains a subordinate (see subordinate entry 1) clause

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In ancient Rome, a matrix was a female animal kept for breeding, or a plant (sometimes called a "parent plant" or "mother plant") whose seeds were used for producing other plants. In English the word has taken on many related meanings. Mathematicians use it for a rectangular organization of numbers or symbols that can be used to make various calculations; geologists use it for the soil or rock in which a fossil is discovered, like a baby in the womb. And matrix was a good choice as the name of the reality in which all humans find themselves living in a famous series of science-fiction films.

Example Sentences

the complex social matrix in which people live their lives The wires all crossed each other and formed a matrix. a matrix used for making knives

Recent Examples on the Web Private security guards, as part of their state certification to carry a gun, review a use-of-force matrix spelling out the appropriate level of force for varying levels of resistance.

oregonlive, 20 Aug. 2022 The hikes offer some of the clearest evidence to date that the streaming industry’s unprofitable subscription pricing matrix, ostensibly designed to reel in customers in a fiercely competitive field, is quickly approaching unsustainability.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 Hardly anybody understands how some decisions are reached at the Olympisch Kwalificatietoernooi, an always volatile mix of perhaps the most competitive Olympic qualifying event in the world and a byzantine selection procedure known as the matrix.

New York Times, 1 Feb. 2022 The logistics around transporting grain from a dangerous war zone are also complex and will require buy-in from a matrix of commercial and government players.

Julia Horowitz, CNN, 26 July 2022 But there’s a glitch in the matrix; too often, Black Thought’s voice is buried in the mix.

Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 This process binds the lean and fat particles together in a matrix, Griffin said.

Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 July 2022 It’s his hometown, and it’s the matrix of memory, love, and spirit rooted there.

Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 To be sure, one of the most enchanting aspects of the Black Mountain universe is seeing the matrix of influence among the artists.

New York Times, 7 July 2022 See More

Medical Definition

matrix

noun

ma·trix ˈmā-triks How to pronounce matrix (audio)

plural matrices

ˈmā-trə-ˌsēz also ˈma-

or matrixes

: the extracellular substance in which tissue cells (as of connective tissue) are embedded

mineralization of bone matrix

: the thickened epithelium at the base of a fingernail or toenail from which new nail substance develops

called also nail bed, nail matrix

: something (as a surrounding or pervading substance or element) within which something else originates or takes form or develops

: a mass by which something is enclosed or in which something is embedded

membrane-bound organelles suspended in the cytoplasmic matrix

chromatin fibers attach to the nuclear matrix

: a strip or band placed so as to serve as a retaining outer wall of a tooth in filling a cavity

: a metal or porcelain pattern in which an inlay is cast or fused

: the substrate on or within which a fungus grows

单词	matrix
释义	matrix noun ma·trix ˈmā-triks plural matrices ˈmā-trə-ˌsēz ˈma- or matrixes ˈmā-trik-səz 1 : something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form an atmosphere of understanding and friendliness that is the matrix of peace 2 a : a mold from which a relief (see relief entry 1 sense 6) surface (such as a piece of type) is made b : die sense 3a(1) c : an engraved or inscribed die (see die entry 2 sense 3) or stamp d : an electroformed impression of a phonograph record used for mass-producing duplicates of the original 3 a : the natural material (such as soil or rock) in which something (such as a fossil or crystal) is embedded b : material in which something is enclosed or embedded (as for protection or study) 4 a : the extracellular substance in which tissue cells (as of connective tissue) are embedded b : the thickened epithelium at the base of a fingernail or toenail from which new nail substance develops 5 a : a rectangular array (see array entry 2 sense 5) of mathematical elements (such as the coefficients (see coefficient sense 1) of simultaneous (see simultaneous sense 2) linear equations) that can be combined to form sums and products with similar arrays having an appropriate number of rows and columns b : something resembling a mathematical matrix especially in rectangular arrangement of elements into rows and columns c : an array of circuit elements (such as diodes and transistors) for performing a specific function 6 : a main (see main entry 2 sense 5) clause that contains a subordinate (see subordinate entry 1) clause Did you know? In ancient Rome, a matrix was a female animal kept for breeding, or a plant (sometimes called a "parent plant" or "mother plant") whose seeds were used for producing other plants. In English the word has taken on many related meanings. Mathematicians use it for a rectangular organization of numbers or symbols that can be used to make various calculations; geologists use it for the soil or rock in which a fossil is discovered, like a baby in the womb. And matrix was a good choice as the name of the reality in which all humans find themselves living in a famous series of science-fiction films. Example Sentences the complex social matrix in which people live their lives The wires all crossed each other and formed a matrix. a matrix used for making knives Recent Examples on the Web Private security guards, as part of their state certification to carry a gun, review a use-of-force matrix spelling out the appropriate level of force for varying levels of resistance. oregonlive, 20 Aug. 2022 The hikes offer some of the clearest evidence to date that the streaming industry’s unprofitable subscription pricing matrix, ostensibly designed to reel in customers in a fiercely competitive field, is quickly approaching unsustainability. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 Hardly anybody understands how some decisions are reached at the Olympisch Kwalificatietoernooi, an always volatile mix of perhaps the most competitive Olympic qualifying event in the world and a byzantine selection procedure known as the matrix. New York Times, 1 Feb. 2022 The logistics around transporting grain from a dangerous war zone are also complex and will require buy-in from a matrix of commercial and government players. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 26 July 2022 But there’s a glitch in the matrix; too often, Black Thought’s voice is buried in the mix. Joe Gross, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 This process binds the lean and fat particles together in a matrix, Griffin said. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 2 July 2022 It’s his hometown, and it’s the matrix of memory, love, and spirit rooted there. Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 To be sure, one of the most enchanting aspects of the Black Mountain universe is seeing the matrix of influence among the artists. New York Times, 7 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin, female animal used for breeding, parent plant, from matr-, mater First Known Use 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing matrix augmented matrix identity matrix passive-matrix Hermitian matrix active-matrix square matrix symmetric matrix diagonal matrix dot matrix augmented matrix identity matrix passive-matrix Hermitian matrix active-matrix square matrix symmetric matrix diagonal matrix dot matrix See More Medical Definition matrix noun ma·trix ˈmā-triks plural matrices ˈmā-trə-ˌsēz also ˈma- or matrixes 1 a : the extracellular substance in which tissue cells (as of connective tissue) are embedded mineralization of bone matrix b : the thickened epithelium at the base of a fingernail or toenail from which new nail substance develops called also nail bed, nail matrix 2 : something (as a surrounding or pervading substance or element) within which something else originates or takes form or develops 3 : a mass by which something is enclosed or in which something is embedded membrane-bound organelles suspended in the cytoplasmic matrix chromatin fibers attach to the nuclear matrix 4 a : a strip or band placed so as to serve as a retaining outer wall of a tooth in filling a cavity b : a metal or porcelain pattern in which an inlay is cast or fused 5 : the substrate on or within which a fungus grows
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matrix

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