Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

matter of fact

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.09 in modern English

Syllables: mat-ter of -fact
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An issue concerning the factual circumstances of a cause of action that is to be tried or proved; an allegation forming the basis of a claim or defense, as opposed to a matter of law.

noun

A point of fact; a claim or statement about (empirical) facts, as opposed to conjecture or opinion.

phrase

Ellipsis of as a matter of fact.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

"Whether he left his house on the night of the murder is a matter of fact."
"Matters of fact are issues for a jury, while matters of law are for the court."
"It’s a matter of fact that I came into work yesterday."
"And all that I pretend to in this ensueing Treatise, is only to poynt with the finger from the Text unto the mater of fact, shewing how here & there, these & those words of the Text were fulfilled."
"“Are you familiar with the Trade Mart building?” ¶ “Yes,” I replied. “Matter of fact, I had drinks up at the top of the Mart only a few nights ago.”"
"Matter of fact, I vaguely recall interviewing him at a public appearance at The New York Times Building on Wednesday evening."

Etymology

First attested in the 16th century.

Origin

First known use: First attested in the 16th century

Usage

Colloquial

Inflected Forms

matters of fact (plural)

Phrases

as a matter of fact matter-of-fact matter-of-factly matter of course matter of routine

Frequently Paired Words

matter of course matter of routine

Synonyms

question of fact

Questions

What does matter of fact mean?: An issue concerning the factual circumstances of a cause of action that is to be tried or proved; an allegation forming the basis of a claim or defense, as opposed to a matter of law.
Where does matter of fact come from?: First known use: First attested in the 16th century.

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