matter — a subject or situation under consideration; physical substance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a subject or situation under consideration; physical substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmætər/
Example Sentences
- No matter how much pizza I eat, I'm still hungry for more!
- What's the matter? You look like you've seen a ghost!
- This matter requires immediate attention from the management.
matter
NOUN[/ˈmætər/]
a subject or situation under consideration; physical substance
Small details can matter more than people expect.
What you say can matter to many people.
Small things matter because they help people become better together.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French matiere, derived from Latin materia meaning 'wood, timber, substance, or material.' The Latin term is related to mater (mother), as matter was conceived as the substance from which things originate.
Breakdown
Latin mater (mother) + -ia (noun suffix) = materia (material substance), which became matiere in Old French and matter in Middle English
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📝Examples
“No matter how much pizza I eat, I'm still hungry for more!”
“What's the matter? You look like you've seen a ghost!”
“This matter requires immediate attention from the management.”
“It's only a matter of time before he discovers my secret chocolate stash.”
“Does it really matter if I wear mismatched socks?”
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