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Meaning of matrix language | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The dominant language in code-switching, into which elements of a secondary language are embedded, as opposed to the embedded language.

Examples

“Because, in that case, most of the text is in English, we can say that the matrix language (ML) of the message is English and that the embedded language (EL) is Spanish.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

matrix management matrix mechanics matrix metalloproteinase matrix mixer matrix protein matrixectomy