Definitions for subject-matter

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Subject-Matter is a 14 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 1158 anagrams from letters in subject-matter (-abceejmrstttu).

Definitions for subject-matter

noun

  1. the substance of a discussion, book, writing, etc., as distinguished from its form or style.
  2. the matter that is subject to some action.
  3. the matter out of which a thing is formed.

Origin of subject-matter

First recorded in 1590-1600

Examples for subject-matter

(a) An increased recognition of the subject matter in organizing the course.

We have seen that this subject matter is referable to four general heads.

Forgács prefers a Western audience open to his subject matter and wealthy enough to fund it.

Such a grouping of subject matter is in itself a commendation.

This is the case with much of the subject matter in city-made texts.

While not light reading, this indispensable work contains within it a picture of America that expands beyond its subject matter.

During this revision she discussed questions of subject matter and phrasing.

I am thrilled because the subject matter is rich, but I like that it is a tapestry of color, which is very much needed.

Scale and subject matter guaranteed that F-111 would command attention.

Hers is a particular brand of essay: writing at its most crystal clear, subject matter at its most slippery and interesting.

Word Value for subject-matter
Scrable

18

Words with friends

23

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