Sekirov Dictionary

matter-of-fact

adjective 3
matter of fact noun 2
matter of fact phrase 1
forms 3

adjective3

Of, or relating to facts only; literal, realistic.
Lacking emotion or color.
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Straightforward, blunt, frank; treating the situation as normal; not embarrassed, coy, or dramatic.
- The students appreciated the health teacher for her matter-of-fact way of talking about sex.

matter of fact noun2

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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.
- Whether he left his house on the night of the murder is a matter of fact.
- Matters of fact are issues for a jury, while matters of law are for the court.
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A point of fact; a claim or statement about (empirical) facts, as opposed to conjecture or opinion.
- It’s a matter of fact that I came into work yesterday.

matter of fact phrase1

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(informal) Ellipsis of as a matter of fact.
- “Are you familiar with the Trade Mart building?” ¶ “Yes,” I replied. “Matter of fact, I had drinks up at the top of the Mart only a few nights ago.” — 1970

forms

matters of fact · more matter-of-fact · most matter-of-fact

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