Main Entry: mat·ter–of–fact

Pronunciation: \ˌma-tər-ə(v)-ˈfakt\

Function: adjective

Date: 1712

: adhering to the unembellished facts; also : being plain, straightforward, or unemotional

— mat·ter–of–fact·ly \-ˈfak(t)-lē\ adverb

— mat·ter–of–fact·ness \-ˈfak(t)-nəs\ noun