matter

1 of 2

noun

mat·ter ˈma-tər How to pronounce matter (audio)

: a subject under consideration

Several other matters will come before the committee.

: a subject of disagreement or litigation

The matter in dispute is basically trivial.

matters plural : the events or circumstances of a particular situation

planned to discuss matters with her husband soon

: the subject or substance of a discourse or writing

A graceful style was not enough to hide a paucity of matter.

: something of an indicated kind or having to do with an indicated field or situation

this is a serious matter

as a matter of policy

matters of faith

: something to be proved in law

obsolete : sensible or serious material as distinguished from nonsense or drollery

h(1)

obsolete : reason, cause

(2)

: a source especially of feeling or emotion

: problem, difficulty

What's the matter?

: the substance of which a physical object is composed

: material substance that occupies space, has mass, and is composed predominantly of atoms consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons, that constitutes the observable universe, and that is interconvertible with energy

: a material substance of a particular kind or for a particular purpose

vegetable matter

d(1)

: material (such as feces or urine) discharged from the living body

(2)

: material discharged by suppuration : pus

: the indeterminate subject of reality

especially : the element in the universe that undergoes formation and alteration

: the formless substratum of all things which exists only potentially and upon which form acts to produce realities

: a more or less definite amount or quantity

cooks in a matter of minutes

: something written or printed

matter suitable for photocomposition

: mail entry 1

first-class matter

Christian Science : the illusion that the objects perceived by the physical senses have the reality of substance

matter

2 of 2

verb

mattered; mattering; matters

intransitive verb

: to form or discharge pus : suppurate

mattering wound

: to be of importance : signify

Example Sentences

Noun He has a few personal matters to deal with. Disagreement is one thing, but accusations of lying are a different matter altogether! Can matter and energy be changed into each other? Verb It may not matter to you, but it matters a lot to me! “Why are you being so quiet?” “Does it matter?” “Of course it matters!”

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Bergg declined to discuss the battery matter in detail. —

Phoebe Wall Howard, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023 If the mayor does not comply with the order, the Assembly’s attorneys will take the matter to court, Assembly leaders say. —

Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023 Does dark energy interact with normal matter through new, fifth forces of nature? —

Popular Mechanics, 14 Feb. 2023 James rejected a settlement offer from the Trump Organization last month to resolve the matter, sources told ABC News. —

Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2023 Bergg declined to discuss the battery matter in detail. —

Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2023 Thatch may also result from activities like the overzealous use of pesticides that kill the earthworms and microorganisms that break down organic matter. —

Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023 Some of the data taken included information on salaries and variable compensation between 2013 and 2015, as well as bank account information used for salary payments, the person said, asking not to be named discussing the confidential matter. —

Sally Bakewell, Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023 Core values are the character traits that matter and the beliefs that guide your behaviors, actions, and decisions. —

Lisa Butterworth, SELF, 14 Feb. 2023

Verb

Unfortunately, being good doesn’t seem to matter as much as being Black or brown. —

Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023 None of this is going to matter, so don’t worry so much. —

Carvell Wallace, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2023 The weather forecast for the Phoenix area — partly cloudy on Sunday — doesn’t really matter much. —

Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2023 In 1966, the Black Power pioneers established the principle that all Black lives deserve to matter. —

Mark Whitaker, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023 The top-10 lottery protection on that pick to the Knicks is unlikely to matter as Dallas remains on track for a fourth consecutive playoff berth. —

Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023 Intent is not – doesn't really matter in this case. —

NBC News, 22 Jan. 2023 But the complaints seldom have been loud enough to matter. —

Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Jan. 2023 The findings demonstrate that place continues to matter, especially in terms of the institutions available in a location as these institutions play a crucial role in enabling work, even when it's performed remotely. —

Adi Gaskell, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

matter

1 of 2 noun

mat·ter ˈmat-ər How to pronounce matter (audio)

: a subject of interest or concern

a matter of dispute

: something to be dealt with : affair

personal matters to take care of

: the substance of which a physical object is composed

especially : the material substance that occupies space, has mass, and makes up the observable universe

: material substance of a particular kind or function

vegetable matter

: pus

: a more or less definite amount or quantity

cooks in a matter of minutes

: something written or printed

: mail entry 1 sense 1

first-class matter

matter

2 of 2 verb

: to be of importance : signify

Legal Definition

matter

noun

mat·ter

: a subject of consideration, disagreement, or litigation: as

: a legal case, dispute, or issue

a matter within the court's jurisdiction

—often used in titles of legal proceedings

matter of Doe

单词	mattering
释义	matter 1 of 2 noun mat·ter ˈma-tər 1 a : a subject under consideration Several other matters will come before the committee. b : a subject of disagreement or litigation The matter in dispute is basically trivial. c matters plural : the events or circumstances of a particular situation planned to discuss matters with her husband soon d : the subject or substance of a discourse or writing A graceful style was not enough to hide a paucity of matter. e : something of an indicated kind or having to do with an indicated field or situation this is a serious matter as a matter of policy matters of faith f : something to be proved in law g obsolete : sensible or serious material as distinguished from nonsense or drollery h(1) obsolete : reason, cause (2) : a source especially of feeling or emotion i : problem, difficulty What's the matter? 2 a : the substance of which a physical object is composed b : material substance that occupies space, has mass, and is composed predominantly of atoms consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons, that constitutes the observable universe, and that is interconvertible with energy c : a material substance of a particular kind or for a particular purpose vegetable matter d(1) : material (such as feces or urine) discharged from the living body (2) : material discharged by suppuration : pus 3 a : the indeterminate subject of reality especially : the element in the universe that undergoes formation and alteration b : the formless substratum of all things which exists only potentially and upon which form acts to produce realities 4 : a more or less definite amount or quantity cooks in a matter of minutes 5 : something written or printed matter suitable for photocomposition 6 : mail entry 1 first-class matter 7 Christian Science : the illusion that the objects perceived by the physical senses have the reality of substance matter 2 of 2 verb mattered; mattering; matters intransitive verb 1 : to form or discharge pus : suppurate mattering wound 2 : to be of importance : signify Phrases as a matter of fact : in fact : actually for that matter : so far as that is concerned no matter : without regard to : irrespective of points in the same direction no matter how it is tilted no matter what : regardless of the costs, consequences, or results wants to win, no matter what the matter : wrong nothing's the matter with me Synonyms Noun content motif motive question subject theme topic Verb count import mean signify weigh See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He has a few personal matters to deal with. Disagreement is one thing, but accusations of lying are a different matter altogether! Can matter and energy be changed into each other? Verb It may not matter to you, but it matters a lot to me! “Why are you being so quiet?” “Does it matter?” “Of course it matters!” Recent Examples on the Web Noun Bergg declined to discuss the battery matter in detail. —Phoebe Wall Howard, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023 If the mayor does not comply with the order, the Assembly’s attorneys will take the matter to court, Assembly leaders say. —Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023 Does dark energy interact with normal matter through new, fifth forces of nature? —Popular Mechanics, 14 Feb. 2023 James rejected a settlement offer from the Trump Organization last month to resolve the matter, sources told ABC News. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2023 Bergg declined to discuss the battery matter in detail. —Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2023 Thatch may also result from activities like the overzealous use of pesticides that kill the earthworms and microorganisms that break down organic matter. —Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023 Some of the data taken included information on salaries and variable compensation between 2013 and 2015, as well as bank account information used for salary payments, the person said, asking not to be named discussing the confidential matter. —Sally Bakewell, Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023 Core values are the character traits that matter and the beliefs that guide your behaviors, actions, and decisions. —Lisa Butterworth, SELF, 14 Feb. 2023 Verb Unfortunately, being good doesn’t seem to matter as much as being Black or brown. —Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023 None of this is going to matter, so don’t worry so much. —Carvell Wallace, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2023 The weather forecast for the Phoenix area — partly cloudy on Sunday — doesn’t really matter much. —Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2023 In 1966, the Black Power pioneers established the principle that all Black lives deserve to matter. —Mark Whitaker, CNN, 1 Feb. 2023 The top-10 lottery protection on that pick to the Knicks is unlikely to matter as Dallas remains on track for a fourth consecutive playoff berth. —Dallas News, 24 Jan. 2023 Intent is not – doesn't really matter in this case. —NBC News, 22 Jan. 2023 But the complaints seldom have been loud enough to matter. —Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Jan. 2023 The findings demonstrate that place continues to matter, especially in terms of the institutions available in a location as these institutions play a crucial role in enabling work, even when it's performed remotely. —Adi Gaskell, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English matere, from Anglo-French, from Latin materia matter, physical substance, from mater First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing matter a matter of a matter of debate a matter of conjecture a matter of life and death a matter of interest as a matter of course a matter of time a matter of taste a matter of some concern a matter of principle a matter of routine as a matter of fact as a matter of principle as a matter of form dark matter bring the matter to someone's attention gray matter matter-of-fact matter of pride mind over matter no easy/simple matter no laughing matter no matter how you slice it no matter no joking matter subject matter no small matter printed matter no matter what what does it matter the truth of the matter the little/small matter white matter a matter of urgency/importance matter of (individual) conscience the fact of the matter is laughing matter front matter matter of course another thing/matter/story matter of taste a matter of record a matter of opinion back matter as a matter of policy for that matter the matter See More a matter of a matter of debate a matter of conjecture a matter of life and death a matter of interest as a matter of course a matter of time a matter of taste a matter of some concern a matter of principle a matter of routine as a matter of fact as a matter of principle as a matter of form dark matter bring the matter to someone's attention gray matter matter-of-fact matter of pride mind over matter no easy/simple matter no laughing matter no matter how you slice it no matter no joking matter subject matter no small matter printed matter no matter what what does it matter the truth of the matter the little/small matter white matter a matter of urgency/importance matter of (individual) conscience the fact of the matter is laughing matter front matter matter of course another thing/matter/story matter of taste a matter of record a matter of opinion back matter as a matter of policy for that matter the matter See More Kids Definition matter 1 of 2 noun mat·ter ˈmat-ər 1 a : a subject of interest or concern a matter of dispute b : something to be dealt with : affair personal matters to take care of 2 a : the substance of which a physical object is composed especially : the material substance that occupies space, has mass, and makes up the observable universe b : material substance of a particular kind or function vegetable matter c : pus 3 : a more or less definite amount or quantity cooks in a matter of minutes 4 : something written or printed 5 : mail entry 1 sense 1 first-class matter matter 2 of 2 verb : to be of importance : signify Medical Definition matter noun mat·ter ˈmat-ər 1 : material (as feces or urine) discharged or for discharge from the living body an obstruction interfering with passage of matter from the intestine 2 : material discharged by suppuration : pus Legal Definition matter noun mat·ter 1 : a subject of consideration, disagreement, or litigation: as a : a legal case, dispute, or issue a matter within the court's jurisdiction —often used in titles of legal proceedings matter of Doe see also in re b : one or more facts, claims, or rights examined, disputed, asserted, proven, or determined by legal process — matter in controversy : matter sense 1 called also matter in dispute : the monetary amount involved in a case — matter in issue : a matter that is in dispute as part or all of a legal issue — matter of fact : a matter primarily involving proof or evidence rather than a question of law — matter of form : a matter concerning form or details often of a relatively inessential nature rather than substance a petition invalid because of a matter of form — matter of law : a matter involving or consisting of the application of law entitled to judgment as a matter of law—National Law Journal — matter of record : a matter (as a fact) entered on the record of a court or other official body the security interest was a matter of record — matter of substance : a matter concerning the merits of a case rather than form or relatively inessential details 2 : written, printed, or postal material obscene matter mattering verb present participle of matter as in weighing to be of importance she believes that doing well in school really does matter Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance weighing meaning affecting signifying influencing counting cutting ice importing carrying weight concerning swaying amounting (to) adding up (to)
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