Matrix

/ˈmeɪtrɪks/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A rectangular array of numbers or other data, arranged in rows and columns.

In mathematics, a matrix can be used to represent a system of linear equations.

An environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure.

The matrix of the experiment was crucial for the growth of the bacteria.

A situation or set of conditions in which something is developed or contained.

The team worked within a complex matrix of challenges and opportunities.

In biology, the material or tissue in which more specialized structures are embedded.

The cells were embedded in a collagen matrix that provided support.

In film, a narrative framework that depicts a dystopian future and the interaction between reality and simulation.

The film 'The Matrix' explores themes of reality and virtual worlds.

From Latin 'matrix', meaning 'womb' or 'source'.

digital matrix

A framework for understanding the digital landscape.

the matrix of society

The interconnected structures and institutions within society.

in the matrix

Being in an artificial or controlled environment.

cell

The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.

array

An arrangement of items in a systematic way.

framework

A basic structure underlying a system.

To be trapped in a routine or system that limits personal freedom.

I feel like I'm stuck in the matrix of everyday life.

To refer to a complex situation that feels artificial or manipulated.

This whole corporate culture is just a matrix.