单词 | matrix |
释义 | matrix n. (pl. matrices or matrixes)   1. a mould in which a thing is cast or shaped, such as a gramophone record, printing type, etc.   2. a an environment or substance in which a thing is developed. b a womb.   3. a mass of fine-grained rock in which gems, fossils, etc., are embedded.   4. Math. a rectangular array of elements in rows and columns that is treated as a single element.   5. Biol. the substance between cells or in which structures are embedded.   6. Computing a gridlike array of interconnected circuit elements. Phrases and idioms matrix printer = dot matrix printer (see DOT(1)). Etymology: L, = breeding-female, womb, register f. mater matris mother |
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