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   ma·trix

   /ˈmātriks/

   noun

   • 1. an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure: "free choices become the matrix of human life"
   • 2. a mass of fine-grained rock in which gems, crystals, or fossils are embedded: "nodules of secondary limestone set in a matrix of porous dolomite"
   • ▪ the substance between cells or in which structures are embedded: "the lipid matrix of olfactory cells"
   • ▪ fine material used to bind together the coarser particles of a composite substance: "the matrix of gravel paths is raked regularly"
   • 3. a mold in which something, such as a record or printing type, is cast or shaped: "her two duets with Isobel Baillie were never issued and the matrices were destroyed"
   • 4. a rectangular array of quantities or expressions in rows and columns that is treated as a single entity and manipulated according to particular rules: "this formula applies for all square matrices"
   • 5. an organizational structure in which two or more lines of command, responsibility, or communication may run through the same individual: "matrix structures are said to foster greater flexibility"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘womb’): from Latin, ‘breeding female’, later ‘womb’, from mater, matr- ‘mother’.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › matrixMatrix Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MATRIX is something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form. How to use matrix in a sentence. Did you know?

3. www.britannica.com › science › matrix-mathematicsMatrix | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 27, 2024 · matrix, a set of numbers arranged in rows and columns so as to form a rectangular array. The numbers are called the elements, or entries, of the matrix. Matrices have wide applications in engineering, physics, economics, and statistics as well as in various branches of mathematics.

4. www.toppr.com › guides › mathsWhat is a Matrix?: Definition, Order of a Matrix, Applications...

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   Matrices are one of the most powerful tools in mathematics. The evolution of the concept of matrices is the result of an attempt to obtain compact and simple methods of solving the system of linear equations. Let’s find what is a matrix and its applications.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMATRIX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MATRIX definition: 1. the set of conditions that provides a system in which something grows or develops: 2. a group…. Learn more.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Matrix_(mathematics)Matrix (mathematics) - Wikipedia

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   In mathematics, a matrix ( pl.: matrices) is a rectangular array or table of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns, which is used to represent a mathematical object or property of such an object. For example, is a matrix with two rows and three columns.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › matrixMATRIX Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Matrix definition: something that constitutes the place or point from which something else originates, takes form, or develops. See examples of MATRIX used in a sentence.

8. www.khanacademy.org › a › intro-to-matricesIntro to matrices (article) | Matrices | Khan Academy

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   Matrix is an arrangement of numbers into rows and columns. Make your first introduction with matrices and learn about their dimensions and elements.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMATRIX | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MATRIX meaning: 1. the set of conditions that provides a system in which something grows or develops: 2. a group…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › matrixMatrix - definition of matrix by The Free Dictionary

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    A substance within which something is contained or embedded. The mineral grains of a rock in which fossils are embedded make up a matrix. Bone cells are embedded in a matrix of collagen fibers and mineral salts.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmatrix noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of matrix noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.