What does subject matter mean?

Definitions for subject matter
sub·ject mat·ter

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. message, content, subject matter, substancenoun

    what a communication that is about something is about

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  1. Subject matter

    Subject matter, in general, is anything which can be content for some theory.

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  1. subject matter

    Subject matter refers to the topic, content, or substance that is being discussed, studied, examined, or depicted in a piece of work, discussion, or investigation. It forms the core or main theme around which a conversation, a writing (such as a book, article, or essay), an artwork, a study, or any form of expression is based or focused.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of subject matter in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of subject matter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of subject matter in a Sentence

  1. Merrick Garland:

    To do that would undermine an element of the rule of law, which is that we treat like cases alike without regard to the subject matter.

  2. Producer Yoshi Stone:

    I think there has been this impression that we are ‘reality television’—the kind of exploitive and underhanded production that is looking to take advantage of people or laugh at people— and I don’t think that is what we are doing, we are making a compelling show about a compelling subject matter and I think we are treating it with respect.

  3. Makan Delrahim:

    I think it's safe to say more than a dozen or so state attorneys general that have expressed an interest in the subject matter.

  4. Confront Art:

    They took ownership of the statue, not only because of the subject matter, but because for the first time someone brought a large scale public artwork to their community, which sometimes is passed over for more' deserving' locations, this is our goal. Confront Art is inspiring. Confront Art is a catalyst for conversation, and bringing these pieces into communities where they spark conversation and inspiration... well, then our mission with these statues will be a success.

  5. Angelina Jolie:

    I love directing, It means so much to me to direct stories about subject matter that I care deeply about. I can act in many things, and you can try to experience different characters, but to direct is years of your life and you have to really love it and believe in it.


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