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Meaning of object matter in English:

object matter

noun

  • The matter that is the object of an action or study; the matter dealt with or treated.

    "subject matter" is the more commonly used term.

Pronunciation

object matter

/ˈɒbdʒɪktˌmatə/ /ˈɒbdʒɛktˌmatə/

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Στερέωμα. From object + matter, after subject matter.