active-matrix

[ ak-tiv-mey-triks ]

adjective

, Electronics.

1. of or relating to a high-resolution liquid crystal display (LCD) with high contrast, the most common type of flat-screen display.

active matrix

noun

1. computing
   1. a liquid crystal display in which each pixel is individually controlled to provide a sharp image at a wide viewing angle; it is used in laptop and notebook computers
   2. ( as modifier )

      an active-matrix screen

Word History and Origins

Origin of active-matrix¹

First recorded in 1990–95