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The definition of matter

18 Definitions of: matter

    1. noun, that which makes up something, esp a physical object; material
    2. noun, substance that occupies space and has mass, as distinguished from substance that is mental, spiritual, etc
    3. noun, substance of a specified type
    4. noun, thing; affair; concern; question
    5. noun, a quantity or amount
    6. noun, the content of written or verbal material as distinct from its style or form
    7. noun, importance; consequence
    8. noun, philosophy (in the writings of Aristotle and the Scholastics) that which is itself formless but can receive form and become substance
    9. noun, philosophy (in the Cartesian tradition) one of two basic modes of existence, the other being mind: matter being extended in space as well as time
    10. noun, printing a) type set up, either standing or for use b) copy to be set in type
    11. noun, a secretion or discharge, such as pus
    12. noun, law a) something to be proved b) statements or allegations to be considered by a court
    13. noun, for that matter as regards that
    14. noun, See grey matter
    15. noun, no matter a) regardless of; irrespective of b) it is unimportant
    16. noun, the matter wrong; the trouble
    17. verb, to be of consequence or importance
    18. verb, to form and discharge pus
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Synonyms: business, note, stuff, situation, thing, issue, concern, question, event, subject And more...
 

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