Matrix

Matrix (: matrices or matrixes) most commonly refers to:
 * Matrix (mathematics), a rectangular array of numbers, symbols or expressions
 * The Matrix (franchise), an American media franchise developed from
 * The Matrix, a 1999 science-fiction action film
 * "The Matrix", a fictional setting, a virtual reality environment, within the franchise

Matrix may also refer to:

Science and mathematics

 * Matrix (mathematics), algebraic structure, extension of vector into 2 dimensions
 * 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

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
 * 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

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), a pop-music production team
 * The Matrix (album), 2009

Businesses and organisations

 * 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