matrix
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A rectangular arrangement of numbers or symbols in rows and columns, or the environment in which something develops.
Usage notes
The plural of "matrix" is usually "matrices" in mathematical writing, though "matrixes" is also accepted.
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A rectangular arrangement of numbers or symbols in rows and columns, or the environment in which something develops.
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