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Meaning of Matter
The primary meaning of the word "matter" is a substance or material that has mass and occupies space by having volume.
Definitions
- A substance or material that has mass and occupies space by having volume
- A subject or topic, especially one under discussion or consideration
- A problem or situation, especially one that needs to be dealt with
- A feeling or emotion, especially a vague or unexpressed one
Etymology of Matter
The word "matter" comes from the Old French word "matiere", which is derived from the Latin word "materia", meaning "substance" or "material"
The Latin word "materia" is also related to the word "mater", meaning "mother", and is thought to have been derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "mater-", which carried a sense of "source" or "origin"
The word "matter" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a substance or material, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other senses, such as a subject or topic, or a problem or situation
Example Uses
- The table is made of a heavy, dark matter that makes it very sturdy
- The new policy is a matter of great concern for many employees
- The company is trying to resolve the matter as quickly as possible
- The teacher asked the students to think about the matter and come up with their own solutions