Where does “matrice” come from?

matrice (Serbo-Croatian) comes from Serbo-Croatian matrica, from German Matrize, from French matrice, from Old French matrice, from Latin mātrīx, from Latin māter, from Ancient Greek ἄρχω, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ- — to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...

matrice (Serbo-Croatian): nominative plural of matrica; genitive singular...

Definitions

  1. nominative plural of matrica; genitive singular...

Ancestry of “matrice”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Serbo-Croatianmatricamatrix
2GermanMatrizemold hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance
3Frenchmatricematrix
4Old Frenchmatricefemale reproductive system
5Latinmātrīxuterus, womb
6Latinmātermother female parent
7Ancient GreekἄρχωTo begin; To lead, rule, govern, command; To be...
8Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂ergʰ-to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...
Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ-Every word from Ancient Greek ἄρχωEvery word from Latin māter
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