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matter-of-fact



mat·ter-of-fact [ ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt]



matter-of-fact   
adjective

Definition of matter-of-fact

: adhering to the unembellished facts
also : being plain, straightforward, or unemotional


Other Words from matter-of-fact
matter-of-factly \ ˌma-​tər-​ə(v)-​ˈfak(t)-​lē \ adverb
matter-of-factness \ ˌma-​tər-​ə(v)-​ˈfak(t)-​nəs \ noun


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First Known Use of matter-of-fact

1712, in the meaning defined above



Dictionary Entries near matter-of-fact

matter of a syllogism

matter of breviary

matter of course

matter-of-fact

matter of (individual) conscience

matter of taste

matters/affairs of the heart



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1 restricted to or based on fact
  • a matter-of-fact recitation of the events of the last week

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2 willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly
  • a matter-of-fact woman who didn't worry about "what ifs"

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matter-of-fact

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of matter-of-fact

: not showing emotion especially when talking about exciting or upsetting things

matter-of-fact

adjective
mat·​ter-of-fact | \ ˌma-tər-ə-ˈfakt\

Kids Definition of matter-of-fact

: sticking to or concerned with fact and usually not showing emotion
//He gave a matter-of-fact answer.

Other Words from matter-of-fact

matter-of-factly \ -​ˈfakt-​lē \ adverb

matter of fact

Legal Definition of matter of fact

see matter