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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fact /fækt/USA pronunciation n. - something that is real and actually exists;
reality;
truth:[uncountable]Your fears have no basis in fact. - something known to exist or to have happened:[countable]It is a fact that an eclipse took place in that year.
- something known to be true:[countable]scientific facts about plant growth.
Idioms- Idioms, Law after the fact, done, made, or formulated after something has occurred:We realized after the fact that she had been fooling us all along.
- Idioms in fact, in truth;
really;
indeed;
in reality:They are, in fact, great patriots.Also, as a matter of fact.
See -fac-. WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024mat•ter /ˈmætɚ/USA pronunciation n. - [uncountable] the material of which any physical object is composed;
physical substance, as distinguished from the spirit or the mind. - a particular kind of substance:[uncountable]coloring matter.
- a situation;
affair;
circumstance;
event:[countable]a trivial matter. - importance;
significance:[uncountable]decisions of little matter. - an amount counted approximately:[countable* singular;a + ~ + of]It's only a matter of time before the police get you (= It's only a short time before they get you).
- This phrase is used to introduce the thing needed in order to do or to accomplish something already mentioned:[countable* singular;a + ~ + of]Using a computer is just a matter of patience and training (= Patience and training are needed to use a computer).
- Idioms the matter, [countable* singular;
the + ~] something troubling:Is something the matter? - something written or printed:[uncountable]reading matter.
- things sent by mail:[uncountable]postal matter.
- Pathology a substance given off by a living body, esp. pus:[uncountable]grayish matter oozing from the wound.
v. [not: be + ~-ing] - to be of importance: [no object]The cost doesn't matter to him.[It + ~ + that clause]It doesn't matter that your hair is too long.
Idioms- a matter of opinion, a topic on which there may be different opinions:a matter of opinion which of the two dogs is cuter.
- Idioms as a matter of fact, in reality;
actually:As a matter of fact, I don't care. - Idioms for that matter, as far as that is concerned;
as for that:I don't want you going out with him, or, for that matter, talking to him. - Idioms no matter, [~ + who / what / when / where / how / why] regardless of;
not making a difference:No matter how hard we try, we always lose. - no matter what, definitely;
certainly;
regardless:We'll be there no matter what.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024mat′ter of fact′, - something of a factual nature, as an actual occurrence.
- Lawa statement or allegation to be judged on the basis of the evidence.
mat•ter-of-fact (mat′ər əv fakt′),USA pronunciation adj. - adhering strictly to fact;
not imaginative;
prosaic;
dry;
commonplace:a matter-of-fact account of the political rally. - direct or unemotional;
straightforward;
down-to-earth.
mat′ter-of-fact′ly, adv. mat′ter-of-fact′ness, n. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fact (fakt),USA pronunciation n. - something that actually exists;
reality;
truth:Your fears have no basis in fact. - something known to exist or to have happened:Space travel is now a fact.
- a truth known by actual experience or observation;
something known to be true:Scientists gather facts about plant growth. - something said to be true or supposed to have happened:The facts given by the witness are highly questionable.
- LawOften, facts. an actual or alleged event or circumstance, as distinguished from its legal effect or consequence. Cf. question of fact, question of law.
- Law after the fact, after the commission of a crime:an accessory after the fact.
- Law before the fact, prior to the commission of a crime:an accessory before the fact.
- Idioms in fact, actually;
really;
indeed:In fact, it was a wonder that anyone survived.
- Latin factum something done, deed, noun, nominal use of neuter of factus done, past participle of facere to do1
- 1530–40
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024mat•ter (mat′ər),USA pronunciation n. - the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed:the matter of which the earth is made.
- Physicsphysical or corporeal substance in general, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous, esp. as distinguished from incorporeal substance, as spirit or mind, or from qualities, actions, and the like.
- something that occupies space.
- a particular kind of substance:coloring matter.
- a situation, state, affair, or business:a trivial matter.
- an amount or extent reckoned approximately:a matter of 10 miles.
- something of consequence:matter for serious thought.
- importance or significance:decisions of little matter.
- difficulty;
trouble (usually prec. by the):There is something the matter. - ground, reason, or cause:a matter for complaint.
- the material or substance of a discourse, book, etc., often as distinguished from its form.
- things put down in words, esp. printed:reading matter.
- things sent by mail:postal matter.
- Pathologya substance discharged by a living body, esp. pus.
- Philosophy
- that which by integrative organization forms chemical substances and living things.
- [Aristotelianism.]that which relates to form as potentiality does to actuality.
- Lawstatement or allegation.
- [Print.]
- Printingmaterial for work;
copy. - Printingtype set up.
- Religion[Christian Science.]the concept of substance shaped by the limitations of the human mind.
- Idiomsa matter of life and death, something of vital or crucial importance.
- Idiomsas a matter of fact, in reality;
actually;
in fact:As a matter of fact, there is no substance to that rumor. - Idiomsfor that matter, as far as that is concerned;
as for that:For that matter, you are no better qualified to judge than I.Also, for the matter of that. - no matter:
- Idiomsregardless or irrespective of:We'll never finish on time, no matter how hard we work.
- Idiomsit is unimportant;
it makes no difference:No matter, this string will do as well as any other.
v.i. - to be of importance;
signify:It matters little. - Pathologyto suppurate.
- Latin māteria woody part of a tree, material, substance, derivative of māter mother1
- Anglo-French, Old French mat(i)ere, materie
- Middle English mater(e), materie 1175–1225
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Matter, material, stuff, substance refer to that of which physical objects are composed (though all these terms are also used abstractly). Matter, as distinct from mind and spirit, is a broad word that applies to anything perceived, or known to be occupying space:solid matter; gaseous matter.Material usually means some definite kind, quality, or quantity of matter, esp. as intended for use:woolen material; a house built of good materials.Stuff, a less technical word, with approximately the same meanings as material, is characterized by being on an informal level when it refers to physical objects (Dynamite is queer stuff), and on a literary or poetic one when it is used abstractly (the stuff that dreams are made on). Substance is the matter that composes a thing, thought of in relation to its essential properties:a sticky substance.
- 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged question.
- 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged concern.
- 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged moment.
- 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged subject, topic.
- 23.See corresponding entry in Unabridged count.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: matter of fact n - a fact that is undeniably true
- a statement of facts the truth of which the court must determine on the basis of the evidence before it
- as a matter of fact ⇒ actually; in fact
adj matter-of-fact - unimaginative or emotionless: he gave a matter-of-fact account of the murder
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: fact /fækt/ n - an event or thing known to have happened or existed
- a truth verifiable from experience or observation
- a piece of information: get me all the facts of this case
- (often plural) an actual event, happening, etc, as distinguished from its legal consequences. Questions of fact are decided by the jury, questions of law by the court or judge
- a proposition that may be either true or false, as contrasted with an evaluative statement
- after the fact ⇒ after the commission of the offence
- before the fact ⇒ before the commission of the offence
- as a matter of fact, in fact, in point of fact ⇒ in reality or actuality
- fact of life ⇒ an inescapable truth, esp an unpleasant one
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin factum something done, from factus made, from facere to make |