matter of fact
noun
Simple meaning
A matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
materuhvfaktSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmætɚˈʌvˈfækt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact
by extension
A point of fact; a claim or statement about (empirical) facts, as opposed to conjecture or opinion.
law
An issue concerning the factual circumstances of a cause of action that is to be tried or proved; an allegation forming the basis of a claim or defense, as opposed to a matter of law.
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This meaning: A matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact
Used this way, matter of fact is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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