Matrix

Matrix is the Latin word for uterus or womb. It may refer to:

Science and mathematics

Matrix (mathematics), a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, endowed with certain operations
Matrix (logic), the quantifier-free part of a formula in prenex normal form
Matrix (biology), the material or tissue between cells in which more specialized structures are embedded
Matrix (chemical analysis), the non-analyte components of a sample
Matrix (geology), the fine-grained material in which larger objects are embedded
Matrix (anatomy), the nerves, lymph and blood vessels beneath and protected by the nail

The Matrix (franchise), a science-fiction franchise
- The Matrix, a 1999 science-fiction action film
  - The Matrix: Music from the Motion Picture, the film's soundtrack album
Matrix (Doctor Who), a computer system in the British TV sci-fi series Doctor Who
Matrix (TV series), a 1993 fantasy adventure TV series
Matrix (talk show), a 2005–12 Italian news and talk show
Matrix, a character from the Canadian animated TV series ReBoot
John Matrix, hero of the 1985 film Commando

Matrix (novel), a 1998 Doctor Who novel by Robert Perry and Mike Tucker
Matrix (comics), a DC Comics character
Matrix (Neuromancer), a virtual-reality dataspace in the 1984 science-fiction novel Neuromancer and subsequent roleplaying game Shadowrun
Matrix of Leadership, a fictional artifact in the Transformers robot superhero franchise
The Matrix (magazine), a Magazine for Women Journalists published by Association for Women in Communications
The Matrix, a novel by Denis MacEoin under the pen-name Jonathan Aycliffe

Matrix (musician), British DJ
Matrix (band), a jazz-fusion ensemble from Wisconsin, US
Matrix (music), an element in musical variations that remains unchanged
Matrix (EP), a 2015 EP by B.A.P
The Matrix (production team), a pop-music production team
- The Matrix (The Matrix album) (2009, Unofficial)
Matrix, a 2001 album by Ryoji Ikeda
"Matrix", a song by Chick Corea on the album Now He Sings, Now He Sobs (1968)
"Matrix", a song by Kate Pierson on the album Guitars and Microphones (2015)

Matrix Business Technologies, a telecommunications firm
Matrix Chambers, a barristers' set
Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative, a London-based architectural collective, 1980–1994
Matrix Games, an American video game publisher founded 1999
Matrix Partners, a private equity investment firm
Matrix Software, a Japanese video game developer founded 1994

David Krejčí (born 1986), Czech-born pro ice hockey player nicknamed "The Matrix"
Shawn Marion (born 1978), American basketball player nicknamed "The Matrix"
Marco Materazzi (born 1973), Italian footballer nicknamed "Matrix"

Matrix (protocol), an open standard for decentralized communication
Diode matrix, a two-dimensional grid of intersecting diodes
Modulation matrix (electronic music), a two-dimensional interconnecting system between 2 set of parameters: modulation sources and various destinations
Keyboard matrix circuit, a wire grid for determining which key has been pressed on a keyboard
Matrix (numismatics), a tool used in coin manufacturing
Matrix (printing), a mold for casting letters
Matrix (record production), also known as the "master", a disc used in the production of gramophone records
- Matrix number, of a gramophone record
Composite matrix, the binder component in composite materials:
- Thermoset polymer matrix
- Metal matrix composites
- Ceramic matrix composites
Matrix decoder, a technology for converting audio channels
Matrix mixer, a device for routing multiple audio signals to multiple destinations

Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange (MATRIX), a database of US citizens
Matrixing, a type of pareidolia
Matrix (magic trick), a close-up magic coin trick developed by Al Schneider
Matrix, the United States brand name of the veterinary progestin altrenogest
Matrix, the name of the playfield in Tetris