French Meaning of matter

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Definitions and Meaning of matter in English

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matter (n)

a vaguely specified concern

some situation or event that is thought about

that which has mass and occupies space

a problem

(used with negation) having consequence

written works (especially in books or magazines)

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matter (v)

have weight; have import, carry weight

Webster

matter (n.)

That of which anything is composed; constituent substance; material; the material or substantial part of anything; the constituent elements of conception; that into which a notion may be analyzed; the essence; the pith; the embodiment.

That of which the sensible universe and all existent bodies are composed; anything which has extension, occupies space, or is perceptible by the senses; body; substance.

That with regard to, or about which, anything takes place or is done; the thing aimed at, treated of, or treated; subject of action, discussion, consideration, feeling, complaint, legal action, or the like; theme.

That which one has to treat, or with which one has to do; concern; affair; business.

Affair worthy of account; thing of consequence; importance; significance; moment; -- chiefly in the phrases what matter ? no matter, and the like.

Inducing cause or occasion, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing; difficulty; trouble.

Amount; quantity; portion; space; -- often indefinite.

Substance excreted from living animal bodies; that which is thrown out or discharged in a tumor, boil, or abscess; pus; purulent substance.

That which is permanent, or is supposed to be given, and in or upon which changes are effected by psychological or physical processes and relations; -- opposed to form.

Written manuscript, or anything to be set in type; copy; also, type set up and ready to be used, or which has been used, in printing.

Webster

matter (v. i.)

To be of importance; to import; to signify.

To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.

Webster

matter (v. t.)

To regard as important; to take account of; to care for.

FAQs About the word matter

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a vaguely specified concern, some situation or event that is thought about, that which has mass and occupies space, a problem, (used with negation) having conse

motif,question,sujet,thème,Thème,considération,contenu,Essence,idée,problème

de côté,digression,excursion,tangente,interjection,parenthèse

matted => emmêlé, matte up => mat, matte => mat, mattamore => Mattamore, mattages => Tapis,