Mátrixhoz

Mátrixhoz is the Hungarian dative singular form of the noun mátrix, meaning “to the matrix.” It is used to express direction toward or relation to a matrix in mathematical, statistical, or computational contexts. The form is created by adding the directional suffix -hoz to mátrix, following Hungarian vowel harmony rules. In practice, mátrixhoz appears in phrases such as a vektor a mátrixhoz tartozó oszlopban van (the vector is in the column belonging to the matrix) or a mátrixhoz vezető út (the path leading to the matrix).

Grammatically, -hoz is one of the three dative suffixes in Hungarian, the others being -hez and -höz, chosen according to vowel harmony and the stem’s characteristics. In common usage, the form mátrixhoz is standard when referring to movement toward or relation with a single matrix.

Etymology-wise, mátrix is a loanword from English matrix, itself derived from Latin matrix, meaning “womb” or “source.” The Hungarian form mátrixhoz preserves the regular dative construction used with other borrowed or native nouns to indicate direction toward the referent.

Usage notes: mátrixhoz is typically found in technical or formal contexts, especially when discussing matrices in linear algebra, data analysis, or computer science. Related phrases include mátrixhoz tartozó (belonging to the matrix) and mátrixhoz kapcsolódó (connected to the matrix), which adapt the base form to describe properties or relations involving the matrix.