mold vs matrix

mold and matrix both are nouns.

mold is a verb but matrix is not a verb.

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

As nouns, matrix is a hyponym of mold; that is, matrix is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mold:

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

Other hyponyms of mold include form, pig, pig bed, sandbox.

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

mold (verb)	matrix (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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