matter in Latin
matter in Latin is fabula, rēs, materia — matter means physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
matter in Latin
fabula
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
rēs
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
materia
fabula
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
māteria
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
rēs
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
causa
(obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
res
(obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
intersum
pertineo
pertineo ad
What does "matter" mean?
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noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
"Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures."
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noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
"We need to discuss a private matter after the meeting."
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noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
"The repair took a matter of minutes."
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verb To be important or significant.
"Your opinion really matters to us."
matter in a sentence
- Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures.
- Solid, liquid, and gas are all different states of matter.
- We need to discuss a private matter after the meeting.
- It's a matter of urgency — the shipment has to leave tonight.
Similar words in Latin
Common Latin translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "matter" in Latin?
"matter" in Latin is fabula, rēs, materia. matter means: Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
How do you use "matter" in a sentence?
Example: "Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures." In Latin, "matter" is fabula, rēs, materia.
Are there other ways to say "matter" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 9 translations listed for "matter": fabula, rēs, materia, māteria, causa, res.
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