matter
US /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
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materia
physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy
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All living things are composed of matter.
Tutti gli esseri viventi sono composti di materia.
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Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is thought to account for approximately 27% of the mass-energy content of the observable universe.
La materia oscura è una forma ipotetica di materia che si ritiene costituisca circa il 27% del contenuto di massa-energia dell'universo osservabile.
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materia, contenuto
the content of a written or spoken work, as distinct from its style or form
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The book's matter was profound, though its style was simple.
La materia del libro era profonda, sebbene il suo stile fosse semplice.
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The speaker focused on the core matter of the presentation.
Il relatore si è concentrato sulla sostanza della presentazione.
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importare, contare
be important, significant, or relevant
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It doesn't matter what you wear, just come.
Non importa cosa indossi, vieni e basta.
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Your opinion really matters to me.
La tua opinione conta davvero per me.