Concept information
Preferred term
matrix
Definition
- In mathematics, a matrix is a square or rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or mathematical expressions, usually written enclosed in a large pair of parentheses. Matrices, which are added and multiplied using a special set of rules, are extremely useful for representing quantities, particularly in some branches of physics. A matrix can be thought of as a linear operator on vectors. Matrix-vector multiplication can be used to describe geometric transformations such as scaling, rotation, reflection, and translation. (Encyclopedia of Science, by David Darling, https://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/M/matrix.html)
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- matrices
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