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   Mat·ter

   /ˈmadər/

   

   noun

   • 1. physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy: "the structure and properties of matter" Similar materialsubstancestuffmedium
   • ▪ a substance or material: "organic matter" Similar materialsubstancestuffmedium
   • ▪ written or printed material: "reading matter"
   • 2. an affair or situation under consideration; a topic: "a great deal of work was done on this matter" Similar affairbusinessproceedingsituationcircumstanceeventhappeningoccurrenceincidentepisodeoccasionexperiencethingsubjecttopicissuequestionpointpoint at issueitemcaseconcerntheme
   • ▪ something which is to be tried or proved in court; a case.
   • ▪ the present situation or state of affairs: "we can do nothing to change matters"
   • ▪ something that evokes a specified feeling: "it's a matter of complete indifference to me"
   • ▪ something that is the concern of a specified person or agency: "the evidence is a matter for the courts"
   • 3. the reason for distress or a problem: "what's the matter?" Similar problemtroubledifficultyupsetdistressworrybothercomplication
   • 4. the substance or content of a text as distinct from its manner or form. Similar contentsubject mattertextargumentsubstancethesissensepurportgistpithessentialsburden
   • ▪ the body of a printed work, as distinct from titles, headings, etc.
   • ▪ the particular content of a proposition, as distinct from its form.

   verb

   • 1. be of importance; have significance: "it doesn't matter what the guests wear" Similar importanceconsequencesignificancenoteimportmomentweightinterestmake any differencemake a differencebe importantbe of importancebe of consequencesignifybe of significancebe relevantbe of accountcarry weightcountinformal:cut any ice
   • ▪ (of a person) be important or influential: "she was trying to get known by the people who matter" Similar be influentialhave influencebe important
   • 2. (of a wound) secrete or discharge pus. rare US

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin materia ‘timber, substance’, also ‘subject of discourse’, from mater ‘mother’.

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2. sciencenotes.org › what-is-matter-definition-andWhat Is Matter? Definition and Examples - Science Notes and ...

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   Jul 14, 2020 · In science, matter is defined as any substance that has mass and takes up space. Basically, it’s anything that can be touched. Yet, there are also phenomena that are not matter, such as light, sounds, and other forms of energy. A space devoid of all matter is called a vacuum. Examples of Matter.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › matterMATTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMATTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MATTER definition: 1. a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered: 2. the situation being dealt…. Learn more.

5. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › matterMatter - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Matter is any substance that has mass and takes up space. Earth, and everything on it, is made of matter, so are all the stars and planets in the universe. According to the Big Bang theory, at the beginning of the universe, all matter erupted from a singularity, a hot, dense speck of matter.

6. www.popsci.com › science › what-is-matterWhat is matter? | Popular Science

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   Sep 25, 2023 · Science. An atom consists of protons, neutrons, electrons, and a nucleus. But matter consists of a whole lot more. Deposit Photos. A little less than one-third of the universe—around...

7. chem.libretexts.org › Courses › Anoka-Ramsey3.1: What is Matter? - Chemistry LibreTexts

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   Define matter and explain how it is composed of building blocks known as "atoms." We are all familiar with matter. Matter is anything that has mass and volume (takes up space). Matter includes atoms and anything made up of atoms, but not other energy phenomena or waves such as light or sound.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › matterMATTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. us / ˈmæt̬.ɚ / uk / ˈmæt.ə r/ matter noun (SITUATION) Add to word list Add to word list. B2 [ C ] a situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered: Could I talk to you about a personal matter? Allen denied any knowledge of the matter. Please phone me back - it's a matter of some importance.