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matrix algebra

a set of mathematical rules for analyzing large numbers of variables arranged in matrices. Matrix algebra procedures may involve basic calculations, such as adding and subtracting matrices, and also more complex processes, such as multiplying and dividing matrices.

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latent need

latent need

a need that is assumed to be present in a person and determines behavior but is not in that person’s conscious awareness.