Meaning
matrix; stub
- A rectangular array of elements in mathematics or computing.
- A counterfoil or stub of a check, receipt, or ticket.
- An origin, mould, or root cause from which something develops.
In a sentence
L'insegnante ha spiegato come calcolare il determinante di una matrice.
The teacher explained how to calculate the determinant of a matrix.
L'impiegato ha conservato la matrice della ricevuta nel cassetto.
The clerk kept the receipt stub in the drawer.
I due movimenti hanno una matrice culturale molto simile.
The two movements share a very similar cultural origin.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| matrice | feminine · singular |
| matrici | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'matrici'. In administrative/business contexts, it frequently refers to ticket/check stubs.