How Do You Spell MATRIX?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪtɹɪks] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "matrix" is derived from its Latin root "mātrix," which means "womb" or "source." The word is pronounced /ˈmeɪtrɪks/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet. The first syllable "ma" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, while the second syllable "trix" contains the consonant cluster "tr" and a short "i" sound. The spelling accurately reflects the sounds in the word and has remained consistent throughout English language history.

MATRIX Meaning and Definition

  1. A matrix is a mathematical structure composed of rows and columns, forming a rectangular arrangement of numbers, symbols, or other elements. It is a fundamental concept in linear algebra, allowing for efficient representation and manipulation of complex systems of equations.

    In its most basic form, a matrix is represented by a rectangular grid of entries enclosed within brackets. Each entry within the matrix is called an element and is identified by its position, indicated by the row and column it belongs to. The size of a matrix is determined by the number of rows and columns it possesses, commonly denoted as m x n, where "m" represents the number of rows and "n" represents the number of columns.

    Matrices serve as a powerful tool for various mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication. These operations can be performed on matrices possessing compatible dimensions, meaning the number of columns of the first matrix must equal the number of rows of the second matrix. Matrix multiplication involves multiplying corresponding elements of rows in the first matrix with columns in the second matrix and summing them up.

    Matrices have a wide range of applications in different fields, including physics, engineering, computer science, and economics. They are used for solving systems of linear equations, transforming coordinate systems, analyzing network structures, image processing, data compression, and much more. The introduction of matrices revolutionized many areas of mathematics, providing a flexible framework for solving complex problems.

  2. 1. The womb. 2. The formative portion of (a) a tooth, (b) a nail. 3. The intercellular substance of a tissue. 4. A mould in which anything is cast or swaged, a counter-die; a specially shaped instrument used for holding and shaping the material used in filling a tooth-cavity.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. The womb; the hollow or cavity in which any thing is formed or cast; a mould; in dyeing, the five colours, black, white, blue, red, and yellow; in geol., the rock or main substance in which a crystal, mineral, or fossil is embedded.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MATRIX

The word "matrix" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "matrīx", which means "womb" or "source". In classical Latin, it referred specifically to the uterus of a female animal or a breeding animal, but over time, it started to be used more broadly to refer to any sort of breeding ground or source. In modern times, the word "matrix" has taken on various meanings, including a rectangular arrangement of numbers or elements, a mold or form, or a computer-generated virtual reality.

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Plural form of MATRIX is MATRICES OR MATRIXES

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