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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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MatterMatter - Wikipedia

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   A definition of "matter" based on its physical and chemical structure is: matter is made up of atoms. Such atomic matter is also sometimes termed ordinary matter . As an example, deoxyribonucleic acid molecules (DNA) are matter under this definition because they are made of atoms.

3. sciencenotes.org › what-is-matter-definition-and-examplesWhat 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMATTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   matter noun (SUBSTANCE) [ U ] physical substance in the universe: Some scientists believe that there is about ten times as much matter in the universe as astronomers have observed. [ U ] a substance of a particular kind: Most vegetable matter is compostable. There's no waste matter left over.

5. 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.

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

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   Sep 25, 2023 · What is matter? When we think of “matter,” we might picture the objects we see or their basic building block: the atom. Our conception of the atom has evolved over years. Thinkers...

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › matterMatter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of matter. noun. that which has mass and occupies space. “physicists study both the nature of matter and the forces which govern it” see more. noun. some situation or event that is thought about. “it is a matter for the police” synonyms: issue, subject, topic. see more. noun. a vaguely specified concern. “several matters to attend to”

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMATTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · A matter is a task, situation, or event which you have to deal with or think about, especially one that involves problems . It was clear that she wanted to discuss some private matter. Until the matter is resolved, the athletes will be ineligible to compete. Don't you think this is now a matter for the police? [ + for]