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matter–of–fact
adjective mat·ter–of–fact \ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt\
: not showing emotion especially when talking about exciting or upsetting things
Full Definition of MATTER-OF-FACT
: adhering to the unembellished facts; also : being plain, straightforward, or unemotional
— mat·ter–of–fact·ly \-ˈfak(t)-lē\ adverb
— mat·ter–of–fact·ness \-ˈfak(t)-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of MATTER-OF-FACT
1712
Related to MATTER-OF-FACT
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- documentary, hard, historical, literal, matter-of-fact, nonfictional, objective, true
MATTER-OF-FACT Defined for Kids
matter–of–fact
adjective mat·ter–of–fact \ˌma-tər-ə-ˈfakt\
Definition of MATTER-OF-FACT for Kids
: sticking to or concerned with fact and usually not showing emotion <He gave a matter-of-fact answer.>
— mat·ter–of–fact·ly \-ˈfakt-lē\ adverb
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