Synonyms for

Matrix

Verb / ˈmeɪtrɪks / Another word for matrix — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Matrix refers to an environment or structure that surrounds and gives shape to something.

Synonyms & similar words

groundsubstance intercellularsubstance framework structure grid template model system arrangement pattern frame scaffold skeleton outline design form plan organization composition configuration order layout

Synonyms by register

Formal

structure framework system pattern

Informal

setup arrangement layout

Literary

womb matrix matrix

Antonyms

individual origin source beginning creation cause

Common collocations

  • matrix multiplication
  • identity matrix
  • matrix algebra
  • matrix form
  • matrix inversion
  • matrix transpose
  • matrix decomposition

Word family

noun matrix
verb matriculate
adjective matricular

Usage note

While 'matrix' can refer to a generative source or origin, its most common usage is in mathematics and computing for a grid of numbers or data. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The matrix of a computer screen is made up of tiny pixels.
  2. The matrix of a plant cell is responsible for its shape.
  3. The matrix of a book is its table of contents.
  4. The matrix of a city's roads determines its traffic flow.
  5. The matrix of a painting is its underlying brushwork.

Quotes

  • "The matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our enemy." - Morpheus, The Matrix
  • "Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony." - Morpheus, The Matrix
  • "Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself." - Morpheus, The Matrix

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