matrix

Noun
  1. referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
    is a type of: array - an orderly arrangement
    subtypes:
    • correlation matrix - a matrix giving the correlations between all pairs of data sets
    • dot matrix - a rectangular matrix of dots from which written characters can be formed
    • square matrix - a matrix with the same number of rows and columns
    • real matrix - a matrix whose elements are all real numbers
    • transpose - a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
  2. referred to in: geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
    is a type of: rock, stone - material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust
  3. is a type of: enclosure, natural enclosure - a naturally enclosed space
  4. is a type of: body substance - the substance of the body
    is a part of:
    • bone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
    • connective tissue - tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
    • cartilage, gristle - tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
    same as: ground substance, intercellular substance
  5. is a type of: animal tissue - the tissue in the bodies of animals
    is a part of: nail - horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
  6. is a type of: cast, mold, mould - container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

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