matrix
Rows and columns
A matrix is something that forms the basis or foundation for another thing to arise.
In many cases a matrix is associated with a geographical location: The ancient Middle East is the matrix of at least three of the world’s great religions.
Matrix has very specific meanings in various fields of study, such as biology, metallurgy, and printing.
The common element of meaning is the power or capacity of a matrix to give rise to something new that will eventually be separate.
Scalar satisfying determinant equation
- determinantMatrix-derived scalar quantity
- inverseOpposite in position
- transposeReverse order of elements
- linear algebraMathematics of vector spaces
transformation · diagonalization · orthogonal · symmetric · rank · eigenvector · singular · decomposition
Openwork of crossed strips
- arrayOrdered collection or display
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- cellsBasic biological units
rows · columns · network · mesh · framework · tessellation · checkerboard · layout
Outside the cell membrane
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
- fibroblastFiber-producing connective cell
- basement membraneExtracellular matrix beneath epithelia
connective tissue · cartilage · scaffold · regeneration · histology · morphogenesis · osteoblast · angiogenesis
Form-giving container
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- typeCategory sharing traits
- castingShaping through liquid form
electrotype · typesetting · punch · lead · relief · impression · foundry · woodcut
Authority or controller
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- stamperTool for impressing marks
- moldForm-giving container
lacquer · disc · LP · production · duplication
eigenvalue
Scalar satisfying determinant equation
- determinantMatrix-derived scalar quantity
- inverseOpposite in position
- transposeReverse order of elements
linear algebra · transformation · diagonalization · orthogonal · symmetric · rank · eigenvector · singular · decomposition · rotation
lattice
Openwork of crossed strips
- arrayOrdered collection or display
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
cells · rows · columns · network · mesh · framework · tessellation · checkerboard · layout · coordinates
extracellular
Outside the cell membrane
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
- fibroblastFiber-producing connective cell
basement membrane · connective tissue · cartilage · scaffold · regeneration · histology · morphogenesis · osteoblast · angiogenesis · epithelial
mold
Form-giving container
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- typeCategory sharing traits
casting · electrotype · typesetting · punch · lead · relief · impression · foundry · woodcut
master
Authority or controller
mold · lacquer · disc · LP · production · duplication
rock
Solid earthen material
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
- groundmassRock's fine-grained foundation
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
ore · embedding · porphyry · gangue · cement · sediment · volcanic · petrology · inclusion · fossil
- sci-fiscience fiction, Star Wars, sci-fi, Blade Runner 2049, aliens
- strategystrategy, grand strategy, tactics, tactic, tactical
- printmakingprints, print, printing, woodcuts, woodcut
- structural patternsarch, helix, spiral, lattice, fold
- linear algebralinear equation, vectors, linear function, determinant, variables
- Atonalityatonality, atonal music, twelve-tone, tone row, serialism
matrixchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
disorganization · disorder · randomness · formlessness · disarray
- holy matrimonySacred rite of spousal union
- matron of honorMarried principal wedding attendant
- The MatrixSimulated world, hidden truth
- glitch in the MatrixApparent flaw in perceived reality
- dot matrixGrid of small spots
- dot matrix printerPrints by striking pins