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English noun: matrix | |||
| 1. | matrix (group) (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | array | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | correlation matrix, dot matrix, real matrix, square matrix, transpose | ||
| Domain category | math, mathematics, maths | ||
| 2. | matrix (substance) (geology) amass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | rock, stone | ||
| Domain category | geology | ||
| 3. | matrix (object) an enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb) | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | enclosure, natural enclosure | ||
| 4. | matrix (body) the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded | ||
| Synonyms | ground substance, intercellular substance | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | body substance | ||
| Part meronym | bone, cartilage, connective tissue, gristle, os | ||
| 5. | matrix (body) the formative tissue at the base of a nail | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | animal tissue | ||
| Part meronym | nail | ||
| 6. | matrix (artifact) mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cast, mold, mould | ||
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