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The matter or thought presented for consideration in some statement or discussion; that which is made the object of thought or study.
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- n. The matter or thought presented for consideration in some statement or discussion; that which is made the object of thought or study.
- The matter or thought presented for consideration in some statement or discussion; that which is made the object of thought or study. As to the subject-matter, words are always to be understood as having a regard thereto. Blackstone. As science makes progress in any subject-matter, poetry recedes from it. J. H. Newman.
- The matter or thought presented for consideration in somestatement or discussion; that which is made the object of thought orstudy.As to the subject-matter, words are always to be understood as havinga regard thereto. Blackstone.As science makes progress in any subject-matter, poetry recedes fromit. J. H. Newman.