subject matter

noun

: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study

Examples of subject matter in a Sentence

I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing. She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.
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This is not the content or subject matter that our children need to be exposed to. Kc Baker, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 Despite his silence on the subject matter, plastic surgery was tossed around during his Netflix roast. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Feb. 2025 The small group sessions will offer assistance for all subject matters for students in grades 2 through 8. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 As a dad of three, he’s been spending more time in sweats than not these days and has developed a reluctant expertise on the subject matter. Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for subject matter 

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subject matter was in 1657

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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20matter. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.

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subject matter

noun
: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study
the poem's subject matter

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