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matrices

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˈmeɪtɹɪsɪz// UK //mˈeɪtɹɪsˌiːz// ma·tri·ces

n. the plural form of 'matrix'. It refers to sets of numbers or information arranged in rows and columns, or the environments where something grows.

n. the plural of 'matrix'. Refers to mathematical arrays of numbers or symbols arranged in rows and columns, or the surrounding substances or structures in which something originates or develops.


SIMPLE

The computer program calculates these complex matrices quickly.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers used data matrices to compare the growth rates of different plant species across several soil types.

COMPLEX

In advanced linear algebra, the properties of square matrices are fundamental to understanding how linear transformations behave within a given vector space.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'matrix'; takes a plural verb. While 'matrixes' is a valid alternative, 'matrices' is the standard form in mathematical, scientific, and technical contexts.

Pitfall

This matrices is difficultThese matrices are difficultMatrices is the plural form of matrix and requires plural determiners and verb agreement.

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