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Definition of matter–of–fact
: adhering to the unembellished facts; also : being plain, straightforward, or unemotional
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First Known Use of matter–of–fact
1712
MATTER–OF–FACT Defined for English Language Learners
matter-of-fact
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adjective
Definition of matter–of–fact for English Language Learners
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: not showing emotion especially when talking about exciting or upsetting things
MATTER–OF–FACT Defined for Kids
matter–of–fact
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adjective
mat·ter–of–fact
\ˌma-tər-ə-ˈfakt\
Definition of matter–of–fact for Students
: sticking to or concerned with fact and usually not showing emotion He gave a matter-of-fact answer.
matter–of–factly
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