matrix vs mould

mould vs matrix

matrix and mould both are nouns.

matrix is not a verb while mould is a verb.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of matrix include cast, mold.

matrix (noun)	mould (noun)
mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface	container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the formative tissue at the base of a nail	sculpture produced by molding
the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded	a distinctive nature, character, or type
(mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules	a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold
an enclosure within which something originates or develops	a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
(geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded	the process of becoming mildewed
	the distinctive form in which a thing is made
	loose soil rich in organic matter

matrix (verb)	mould (verb)
	become moldy; spoil due to humidity
	shape or influence; give direction to
	fit tightly, follow the contours of
	form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
	make something, usually for a specific function
	form in clay, wax, etc

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