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- [mat-er uhv, ov fakt]
- /ˈmæt ər ʌv, ɒv fækt/
- /ˈmætə(r) əv fækt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mat-er uhv, ov fakt]
- /ˈmæt ər ʌv, ɒv fækt/
Definitions of matter-of-fact word
- adjective matter-of-fact adhering strictly to fact; not imaginative; prosaic; dry; commonplace: a matter-of-fact account of the political rally. 1
- adjective matter-of-fact direct or unemotional; straightforward; down-to-earth. 1
- noun matter-of-fact something of a factual nature, as an actual occurrence. 1
- noun matter-of-fact Law. a statement or allegation to be judged on the basis of the evidence. 1
- adjective matter-of-fact If you describe a person as matter-of-fact, you mean that they show no emotions such as enthusiasm, anger, or surprise, especially in a situation where you would expect them to be emotional. 0
- noun matter-of-fact a fact that is undeniably true 0
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Origin of matter-of-fact
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Matter-of-fact
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
matter-of-fact popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for matter-of-fact
adj matter-of-fact
- unvarnished — plain; clear; straightforward; without vagueness or subterfuge; frank: the unvarnished truth.
- pragmatic — of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
- deadpan — Deadpan humour is when you appear to be serious and are hiding the fact that you are joking or teasing someone.
- down-to-earth — practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person.
- stoic — STring Oriented Interactive Compiler
Antonyms for matter-of-fact
adj matter-of-fact
- imaginative — characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- unreasonable — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
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