matrix

Noun
  1. (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns;
    Treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules (synset 108284561)
    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. (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded (synset 114973365)
    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. An enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb) (synset 109371952)
    is a type of: enclosure, natural enclosure - a naturally enclosed space
  4. The body substance in which tissue cells are embedded (synset 105589955)
    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. The formative tissue at the base of a nail (synset 105589841)
    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. Mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface (synset 103736146)
    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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