subject matter
Use Subject matter in a sentencesubject matter
noun
1.
the substance of a discussion, book, writing, etc., as distinguished from its form or style.
2.
the matter that is subject to some action.
3.
the matter out of which a thing is formed.
Origin:
1590–1600
1590–1600
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| subject matter | |
| —n | |
| the substance or main theme of a book, discussion, debate, etc | |
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Subject matter
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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Second, the subject matter is not a run of the mill idea.
His case is the essence of the interesting nature of recruiting as a subject matter.
They appeal to those who may be gullible and to those who don't know enough on the subject matter to object or question.
It would be interesting a further more detailed discussion of the subject matter.
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