MATTER

Matter

Matter is a poorly defined term in science . The term has often been used in reference to a substance that has rest mass. Matter is also used loosely as a general term for the substance that makes up all observable physical objects.

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matter

Noun

  1. Substance, material.
    1. The basic structural component of the universe. Matter usually has mass and volume.
    2. Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles. (Non-antimatter matter).
    3. A kind of substance.
    4. Written material (especially in books or magazines).
    5. Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives , and becomes .
  2. A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.
  3. An approximate amount or extent.
  4. The essence; the pith; the embodiment.
  5. Inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
  6. Pus.

Verb

  1. To be important.
    The only thing that matters to Jim is being rich.
    Sorry for pouring ketchup on your clean white shirt! - Oh, don't worry, it does not matter.
  2. To care about, to mind; to find important.
  3. To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.


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