The problem will be easier to solve if you write the system of equations as a matrix.
Source: tatoeba (378618)
Matrix
/ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/
Synonyms for "matrix" (98 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (20)
Noun(10 words)
arrayalgebraicarray-basedbe found inbindercellular matrixchessboardcollection of numberscontinuous phasecontinuous-phase
Strong matches (29)
Related words (49)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: array, aesthetic form, algebraic, archetype, argument.
- Sentence evidence is available for matrix, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "matrix".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "matrix"
Keep "matrix" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "matrix" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "matrix", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "matrix" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriesShowing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
18 entriesbasement membranebone matrixcartilage matrixceramic matrixcollagen matrixdiagonal matrixepoxy matrixidentity matrixmatrix alloymatrix decompositionmatrix inversematrix multiplicationmatrix phasematrix resinmetal matrixpolymer matrix
Showing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
11 entriesdiagonal matrixextracellular matrixidentity matrixmatrix algebramatrix datamatrix equationmatrix formmatrix inversematrix multiplicationmatrix representationsparse matrix
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
8 translations across 5 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 基質 /基质 noun (analytical chemistry: sampling environment)
Finnish
2 entries- marto noun (biology: embedding material or tissue)
- matriksi noun (biology: embedding material or tissue)
Icelandic
2 entries- grind noun (biology: embedding material or tissue)
- mergur noun (biology: embedding material or tissue)
Serbo-Croatian
2 entries- mȁtriks noun (biology: embedding material or tissue)
- ма̏трикс noun (biology: embedding material or tissue)
Spanish
1 entries- matriz noun (biology: embedding material or tissue)
Sample sentences
28 total sentences available.
The inverse of a non-square matrix is a dangerous thing.
Source: tatoeba (396116)
A diagonal matrix is positive semidefinite if and only if all of its elements are nonnegative.
Source: tatoeba (530381)
It makes things easier if your matrix is sparse.
Source: tatoeba (966204)
Showing 4 of 28 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "matrix"?
Closest matches include array, aesthetic form, algebraic, archetype, argument.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "matrix"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.