Matrix (: matrices or matrixes) or MATRIX may refer to:

Science and mathematics

Matrix (mathematics) In mathematics, a matrix (: matrices) is a rectangle, rectangular array or table of numbers, symbol (formal), symbols, or expression (mathematics), expressions, with elements or entries arranged in rows and columns, which is used to represent ...

, a rectangular array of numbers, symbols or expressions * Matrix (logic), part of a formula in prenex normal form * Matrix (biology), the material in between a eukaryotic organism's cells * Matrix (chemical analysis), the non-analyte components of a sample * Matrix (geology), the fine-grained material in which larger objects are embedded * Matrix (composite), the constituent of a composite material * Hair matrix, produces hair * Nail matrix, part of the nail in anatomy

Technology

* Matrix (mass spectrometry), a compound that promotes the formation of ions * Matrix (numismatics), a tool used in coin manufacturing * Matrix (printing), a mould for casting letters * Matrix (protocol), an open standard for real-time communication * Matrix (record production), or master, a disc used in the production of phonograph records ** Matrix number, of a gramophone record * Diode matrix, a two-dimensional grid of intersecting diodes * Display matrix, picture elements of an information display arranged as a matrix * Keyboard matrix circuit, a wire grid for determining which key has been pressed on a keyboard * Variable-message sign, known as ''matrix signs'' in the UK * Matrix app, a former app and communications network closed by police in December 2024

Arts and entertainment

Fictional entities

* Matrix (comics), two comic book characters * Matrix (''Doctor Who''), a computer system on the planet Gallifrey * Matrix, a character from the Canadian animated TV series '' ReBoot'' * Matrix (''Neuromancer''), a virtual-reality dataspace from the novel * John Matrix, hero of the 1985 film '' Commando'' * Irving Joshua Matrix, a fictitious creation of Martin Gardner

Film and television

* ''Matrix'' (TV series), a 1993 Canadian fantasy series * '' The Matrix'', a 1999 science fiction action film ** ''The Matrix'' (franchise), an American media franchise developed from the film ** "The Matrix", a fictional setting, a

virtual reality Virtual reality (VR) is a Simulation, simulated experience that employs 3D near-eye displays and pose tracking to give the user an immersive feel of a virtual world. Applications of virtual reality include entertainment (particularly video gam ...

environment, within the franchise * ''Matrix'' (talk show), a 2005–2012 Italian news and talk show * Matrix of Leadership, in the ''Transformers'' franchise

Games

* '' The Matrix: Path of Neo'', a 2005 action-adventure video game * '' The Matrix Online'', a 2005 online multiplayer video game * The Matrix, a world-wide virtual reality data network in the role playing game '' Shadowrun''

Literature

* ''Matrix'', a 1969 novel by John Rankine, writing as Douglas R. Mason * ''Matrix'' (Perry and Tucker novel), a 1998 ''Doctor Who'' novel by Robert Perry and Mike Tucker * ''Matrix: Echoes of Growing Up West'', a 2010 collection of poems by Michael R. Collings * ''Matrix'' (Groff novel), a 2021 novel by Lauren Groff * ''Matrix'' (journal), a journal on printing published by Whittington Press * ''The Matrix'' (magazine), published by the Association for Women in Communications * ''The Matrix'', a 1920 novel by Maria Thompson Daviess * ''The Matrix'', a 1981 novel by Jo Bannister * ''The Matrix'', a 1994 novel by Denis MacEoin, writing as Jonathan Aycliffe * ''The Matrix'', a 2004 non-fiction book about the 1999 film by Joshua Clover

Music

* Matrix (band), an American jazz-fusion ensemble * Matrix (musician), a British producer and DJ * Matrix (music), an element in musical variations that remains unchanged * ''matrix'', a 2000 album by Ryoji Ikeda * ''Matrix'' (EP), by B.A.P, 2015 * "Matrix", a song by Chick Corea from the 1968 album '' Now He Sings, Now He Sobs'' * "Matrix", a song by Kate Pierson from the 2015 album '' Guitars and Microphones'' * The Matrix (production team), an American-British production team Specializing in Pop Music. ** ''The Matrix'' (album), 2009 * "The Matrix", a Song by Mother Mother From the 2024 Album Grief Chapter.

Businesses and organisations

* Matrix management is an organizational structure in which some individuals report to more than one supervisor or leader * Matrix Business Technologies or Matrix Telecom, Inc., an American telecommunications firm * Matrix Chambers, a set of barristers' chambers in London and Geneva * Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative, a London-based architectural collective, 1980–1994 * Matrix Games, an American video game publisher * Matrix Partners, an American private equity investment firm * Matrix Software, or Matrix Corporation, a Japanese video game developer * Matrix (club), a Berlin nightclub opened in 1996 * The Matrix (club), a San Francisco nightclub, 1965–1972 * The Matrix Theatre Company, in Los Angeles, California, US * Matrix Concepts, a Malaysian property developer

People

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

Transportation

* Hyundai Matrix, a multi-purpose road vehicle * Toyota Matrix, a compact hatchback car * PA-46R-350T Matrix, a version of the Piper PA-46 aircraft

Other uses

* Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange (MATRIX), an American data mining system * Matrix (magic trick), a close-up magic coin and card trick * Matrix, a brand name of veterinary progestin altrenogest * Oberheim Matrix synthesizers, music keyboards * Castle Matrix, near Rathkeale, County Limerick, Ireland