matrix
|ma-trix|
B2
/ˈmeɪtrɪks/
framework or environment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'matrix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'matrix,' where 'mater' meant 'mother.'
Historical Evolution
'matrix' changed from the Latin word 'matrix' and eventually became the modern English word 'matrix'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'womb' or 'breeding female,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a surrounding medium or structure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure.
The city was a matrix of cultural and economic activity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42