Definition of matter

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Matter (n.) That which one has to treat, or with which one has to do; concern; affair; business..

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Haggle :: Haggle (v. i.) To be difficult in bargaining; to stick at small matters; to chaffer; to higgle.
Science :: Science (n.) Especially, such knowledge when it relates to the physical world and its phenomena, the nature, constitution, and forces of matter, the qualities and functions of living tissues, etc.; -- called also natural science, and physical science..
Constructiveness :: Constructiveness (n.) The faculty which enables one to construct, as in mechanical, artistic, or literary matters..
Controvert :: Controvert (v. t.) To make matter of controversy; to dispute or oppose by reasoning; to contend against in words or writings; to contest; to debate.
Avouch :: Avouch (v. t.) To declare or assert positively and as matter of fact; to affirm openly.
Body :: Body (n.) Any mass or portion of matter; any substance distinct from others; as, a metallic body; a moving body; an aeriform body..
Surplusage :: Surplusage (n.) Matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and which may be rejected..
Fuzz :: Fuzz (n.) Fine, light particles or fibers; loose, volatile matter..
Mooncalf :: Mooncalf (n.) A monster; a false conception; a mass of fleshy matter, generated in the uterus..
Bigot :: Bigot (n.) A person who regards his own faith and views in matters of religion as unquestionably right, and any belief or opinion opposed to or differing from them as unreasonable or wicked. In an extended sense, a person who is intolerant of opinions which conflict with his own, as in politics or morals; one obstinately and blindly devoted to his own church, party, belief, or opinion..
Bavin :: Bavin (n.) A fagot of brushwood, or other light combustible matter, for kindling fires; refuse of brushwood..
Chromule :: Chromule (n.) A general name for coloring matter of plants other than chlorophyll, especially that of petals..
Demurrer :: Demurrer (n.) A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further..
Subjectness :: Subject-matter (n.) The matter or thought presented for consideration in some statement or discussion; that which is made the object of thought or study.
Soften :: Soften (v. t.) To render less hard; -- said of matter.
Hylicist :: Hylicist (n.) A philosopher who treats chiefly of matter; one who adopts or teaches hylism.
Redintegration :: Redintegration (n.) Restoration of a mixed body or matter to its former nature and state.
Tuber :: Tuber (n.) A fleshy, rounded stem or root, usually containing starchy matter, as the potato or arrowroot; a thickened root-stock. See Illust. of Tuberous..
Reference :: Reference (n.) The act of submitting a matter in dispute to the judgment of one or more persons for decision.
Chevisance :: Chevisance (n.) A bargain or contract; an agreement about a matter in dispute, such as a debt; a business compact..
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