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It's unfortunate that "Matrix" has nothing to do with actual matrices and that "Synapse" has nothing to do with neuroscience or even neural networks. Makes me want to name my next matrix (actual rows and columns of numbers) library something like "advanced telephony and messaging" but a stupid name for a stupid name makes the whole world utterly ungoogleable so I'll refrain.


matrix

/ˈmeɪtrɪks/

noun

noun: matrix; plural noun: matrices; plural noun: matrixes

5.

an organizational structure in which two or more lines of command, responsibility, or communication may run through the same individual.

"matrix structures are said to foster greater flexibility"




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