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Meaning of matrix
The primary meaning of the word "matrix" refers to a set of conditions or circumstances that provide a setting for something to happen or develop.
Etymology of matrix
The word "matrix" comes from the Latin word "matrix", meaning womb, and is derived from "mater", meaning mother
Historically, the word "matrix" was used to describe the womb as the place where a fetus develops
Over time, the word took on broader meanings to describe any setting or environment in which something develops or is shaped
Synonyms
framework
structure
grid
lattice
network
pattern
system
arrangement
organization
scheme
layout
design
template
mold
model
form
framework
backdrop
background
setting
context
environment
surroundings
backdrop
stage
scene
ambiance
atmosphere
medium
substrate
foundation
base
groundwork
scaffold
skeleton
framework
mesh
web
weave
tapestry
fabric
texture
complex
composite
conglomerate
amalgam
mixture
compound
combination
ensemble
assortment
collection
array
aggregation
assemblage
conglomeration
Definitions
- A set of conditions or circumstances that provide a setting for something to happen or develop
- A mathematical representation of a system of linear equations or linear transformations
- A mould in which something is shaped
- A mass of tissue in which cells are embedded
- A substance or material that surrounds and supports other substances or materials
Usage Examples
- The company operates in a complex matrix of international regulations and laws
- The matrix of social and economic factors contributed to the rise of the city
- The artist used a matrix to create a series of identical prints
- The matrix of cells in the tissue sample was studied under a microscope
Antonyms
chaos
disorder
randomness
simplicity
uniformity
consistency
clarity
transparency
coherence
harmony
unity
singularity
individuality
isolation
separation
disconnection
fragmentation
disintegration
dissolution
emptiness
void
vacuum
absence
nothingness
negation
reversal
opposite
contradiction
paradox
ambiguity
uncertainty
obscurity
confusion
disarray
turmoil
upheaval