matrix vs cast

matrix and cast both are nouns.

matrix is not a verb while cast is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
matrix	Yes	No	No	No
cast	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, cast is a hypernym of matrix; that is, cast is a word with a broader meaning than matrix:

matrix: mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface
cast: container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Other hypernyms of matrix include mold, mould.

matrix (noun)	cast (noun)
mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface	the act of throwing dice
the formative tissue at the base of a nail	the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded	a violent throw
(mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules	object formed by a mold
an enclosure within which something originates or develops	bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
(geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded	container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
	the visual appearance of something or someone
	the actors in a play
	the distinctive form in which a thing is made

matrix (verb)	cast (verb)
	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
	formulate in a particular style or language
	choose at random
	throw forcefully
	to remove
	form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
	select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
	put or send forth
	move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
	deposit
	assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

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