'matrix' definitions:
Definition of 'matrix'
(from WordNet)
noun
(mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
noun
(geology) amass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded
noun
An enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb)
noun
The body substance in which tissue cells are embedded [syn: matrix, intercellular substance, ground substance]
noun
The formative tissue at the base of a nail
noun
Mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface
Definition of 'matrix'
From: GCIDE
- matrix \ma"trix\ (m[=a]"tr[i^]ks), n.; pl. Matrices (m[a^]t"r[i^]*s[=e]z). [L., fr. mater mother. See Mother, and cf. Matrice.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. (Anat.) The womb. [1913 Webster]
- All that openeth the matrix is mine. --Ex. xxxiv. 19. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Hence: That which gives form or origin to anything; as: (a) (Mech.) The cavity in which anything is formed, and which gives it shape; a die; a mold, as for the face of a type. (b) (Min.) The earthy or stony substance in which metallic ores or crystallized minerals are found; the gangue. (c) pl. (Dyeing) The five simple colors, black, white, blue, red, and yellow, of which all the rest are composed. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Biol.) The lifeless portion of tissue, either animal or vegetable, situated between the cells; the intercellular substance. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (Math.) A rectangular arrangement of symbols in rows and columns. The symbols may express quantities or operations. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'matrix'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aesthetic form,
- archetype,
- art form,
- build,
- cast,
- chimney,
- chute,
- configuration,
- conformation,
- country rock,
- cut,
- deposit,
- die,
- dike,
- fashion,
- figuration,
- figure,
- form,
- format,
- formation,
- frame,
- gangue,
- genre,
- impression,
- inner form,
- intaglio,
- last,
- layout,
- lode,
- lodestuff,
- make,
- makeup,
- mineral deposit,
- mint,
- modality,
- mode,
- model,
- mold,
- negative,
- ore bed,
- pattern,
- pay dirt,
- Platonic form,
- Platonic idea,
- prototype,
- punch,
- seal,
- set,
- shape,
- shoe last,
- shoot,
- significant form,
- stamp,
- stock,
- structure,
- style,
- template,
- turn,
- type,
- uterus,
- vein,
- venter,
- womb
Words containing 'matrix'
- correlation matrix,
- diagonal matrix,
- dot matrix,
- eigenvalue of a matrix,
- identity matrix,
- matrix addition,
- matrix algebra,
- matrix inversion,
- matrix multiplication,
- matrix operation,
- matrix printer,
- matrix transposition,
- nonsingular matrix,
- real matrix,
- scalar matrix,
- singular matrix,
- square matrix,
- unit matrix,
- active matrix screen,
- dot matrix printer,
- eigenvalue of a square matrix,
- passive matrix display,
- wire matrix printer,
- characteristic root of a square matrix