I. matric ˈmā.trik, ˈma.- adjective
also matri·cal -rə̇kəl
Etymology: matric from matrical, after such pairs as English anatomical : anatomic; matrical from Late Latin matricalis, from Latin matric-, matrix womb, uterus + -alis -al — more at matrix
: of or relating to a matrix
• matrically adverb
II. ma·tric məˈtrik noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
Britain : matriculation
III. matric abbreviation
matriculated; matriculation