matrix
//ˈmeɪtrɪks//
Noun
A rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions arranged in rows and columns, used in mathematics and computer science
In linear algebra, we learned how to multiply two matrices together.
An environment or material in which something develops or is contained
The city provides a matrix for cultural development.
A mold in which something, such as printing type or a phonograph record, is cast or shaped
The phonograph records were produced using a metal matrix.
The cultural, social, or political environment in which something develops
The city provides a matrix for cultural innovation and artistic expression.
In anatomy, the substance between cells in which tissue structures are embedded
The extracellular matrix provides structural support to cells and tissues.