matière — meaning in English

English meaning

• material noun A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
• matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
• subject noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

Senses

matière is used for these senses in English:

• matter An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
• matter (obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
• subject The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
• subject A particular area of study.

material — full definition

1. noun A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
2. noun Fabric or cloth, especially before it is made into clothing or furnishings.
3. noun Information, ideas, or content that can be shaped into something finished, such as a book, report, or performance.
4. adj Relating to physical matter or objects, rather than ideas or spirit.
5. adj Important enough to matter or make a difference; significant.

matter — full definition

1. noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
2. noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
3. noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
4. verb To be important or significant.

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