matrix
noun/ˈmeɪtrɪks/
Frequency rank: #3,850 most common English word
Meaning
A rectangular array of numbers or elements arranged in rows and columns, or a surrounding environment in which something develops.
Example sentence
The scientist analyzed the data within a complex matrix to find hidden patterns.
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