matter
matter Lexical Profile
matter Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A subject, situation, or issue under consideration or discussion.
"We need to discuss a matter of great importance regarding the company's future."
Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; that which occupies space and has mass.
"Scientists are studying the origins of dark matter in the universe."
A reason for distress or a problem (typically used with 'the').
"She asked him what the matter was, but he refused to speak."
• verb
To be of importance or to have significance.
"It does not matter whether we win or lose, as long as we give our best effort."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English matere, from Old French matiere, derived from Latin materia meaning 'timber, material, or substance', ultimately from mater ('mother').
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