matrix

BrE /ˈmeɪtrɪks/ AmE /ˈmeɪtrɪks/

noun en → es

1 MATHEMATICS [singular] C1

a rectangular arrangement of numbers, symbols, or expressions in rows and columns

matriz (matemática)

  • matrix of something

Collocations matrix of coefficients · matrix multiplication

  • The matrix has three rows and four columns.

    La matriz tiene tres filas y cuatro columnas.

2 BIOLOGY [singular] C1

the substance between cells or tissues in which more specialized structures are embedded

matriz (biología)

  • matrix of something

Collocations bone matrix · extracellular matrix

  • The bone matrix provides support and protection.

    La matriz ósea proporciona soporte y protección.

3 COMPUTER [singular] B2

an array of data stored in a computer's memory, usually organized as rows and columns

matriz (informática)

  • matrix of something

Collocations data matrix · image matrix

  • The image matrix is used to store pixel data.

    La matriz de imagen se utiliza para almacenar datos de píxeles.

4 FILM [singular] B1

a science fiction film series featuring a dystopian future where humans are used as an energy source by machines

película Matrix

  • the Matrix
  • The Matrix is a popular science fiction film.

    La película Matrix es una película de ciencia ficción muy popular.

5 LITERATURE [singular] C1

a framework or structure that holds something together and gives it shape or support

estructura, marco (literario)

  • matrix of something
  • The narrative matrix provides a framework for the story.

    La matriz narrativa proporciona un marco para la historia.

6 LINGUISTICS [singular] C1

the set of linguistic features that are common to a group of languages or dialects

matriz (lingüística)

  • matrix language
  • The matrix language influences the development of new languages.

    La matriz lingüística influye en el desarrollo de nuevos idiomas.

7 ART [singular] C1

a mold or frame used to shape a material such as clay, wax, or plaster

matriz (artística)

  • matrix of something
  • The artist used a matrix to create the sculpture.

    El artista utilizó una matriz para crear la escultura.

8 ECONOMICS [singular] C1

a system or framework that influences economic activities and outcomes

estructura económica, marco (económico)

  • matrix of something
  • The economic matrix shapes the market dynamics.

    La matriz económica moldea las dinámicas del mercado.