Synonyms of the word

matrix

• n. (now rare) The womb.
• n. (biology) The material or tissue in which more specialized structures are embedded.
• n. (biology) An extracellular matrix, the material or tissue between the cells of animals or plants.
• n. (biology) Part of the mitochondrion.
• n. (biology) The medium in which bacteria are cultured.
• n. (mathematics) A rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms having various uses such as transforming coordinates…
• n. (computing) A two-dimensional array.
• n. (electronics) A grid-like arrangement of electronic components, especially one intended for information…
• n. A table of data.
• n. (geology) A geological matrix.
• n. (archaeology and paleontology) The sediment surrounding and including the artifacts, features, and other…
• n. (analytical chemistry) The environment from which a given sample is taken.
• n. (printing, historical) In hot metal typesetting, a mold for casting a letter.
• n. (printing, historical) In printmaking, the plate or block used, with ink, to hold the image that makes…
• n. (material science) Binding agent) of composite materials, e.g. resin in fibreglass.

array

• n. Clothing and ornamentation.
• n. A collection laid out to be viewed in full.
• n. An orderly series, arrangement or sequence.
• n. Order; a regular and imposing arrangement; disposition in regular lines; hence, order of battle.
• n. A large collection.
• n. (mathematics) Common name for matrix.
• n. (programming) Any of various data structures designed to hold multiple elements of the same type; especially,…
• n. (law) A ranking or setting forth in order, by the proper officer, of a jury as impanelled in a cause;…
• n. (military) A militia.
• n. A group hedgehogs.
• n. The same as a microarray.
• v. To clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.
• v. To lay out in an orderly arrangement; to deploy or marshal.
• v. (law) To set in order, as a jury, for the trial of a cause; that is, to call them one at a time.

cast

• v. (heading, physical) To move, or be moved, away.
• v. To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
• v. (dated) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
• v. (heading, social) To predict, to decide, to plan.
• v. To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
• v. To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
• v. (archaic) To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.
• v. To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
• v. To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
• v. (nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by…
• v. To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
• v. (computing) To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
• v. (hunting) Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
• v. (medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
• v. (Wicca) To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
• n. An act of throwing.
• n. Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
• n. A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
• n. The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
• n. The casting procedure.
• n. An object made in a mould.
• n. A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
• n. The mould used to make cast objects.
• n. (hawking) The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair.
• n. A squint.
• n. Visual appearance.
• n. The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
• n. An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.
• n. Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
• n. A group of crabs.

enclosure

• n. (countable) Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.
• n. (uncountable) The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.
• n. (countable) An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.
• n. (uncountable) The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.
• n. (uncountable, British History) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.
• n. (religion) The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.

mold

• n. A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
• n. A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.
• n. Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
• n. The shape or pattern of a mold.
• n. General shape or form.
• n. Distinctive character or type.
• n. A fixed or restrictive pattern or form.
• n. (architecture) A group of moldings.
• n. (anatomy) A fontanelle.
• v. (transitive) To shape in or on a mold.
• v. (transitive) To form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
• v. (transitive) To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence.
• v. (transitive) To fit closely by following the contours of.
• v. (transitive) To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.
• v. (transitive) To ornament with moldings.
• v. (intransitive) To be shaped in or as if in a mold.
• n. A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material…
• v. (transitive) To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
• v. (intransitive) To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.
• n. Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.
• v. To cover with mold or soil.

mould

• n. (Britain, Canada, Australia) Alternative spelling of mold.
• v. (Britain, Canada, Australia) Alternative spelling of mold.