matter of fact

Meaning

Noun

1. An issue concerning the factual circumstances of a cause of action that is to be tried or proved; an allegation forming the basis of a claim or defense, as opposed to a matter of law.
2. (broadly) A point of fact; a claim or statement about (empirical) facts, as opposed to conjecture or opinion.

Phrase

Ellipsis of as a matter of fact.

Synonyms

question of fact

bottom line

fact

in reality

practical

pragmatic

actually

realistic

reality

utilitarian

verity

public

Translations

وَاقَع

sachlich

Faktizität

πραγματικό

πραγματικότητα

απλό

κοινό

materia di fatto

prozaïsch

zakelijk

prosaico

questão de fato

Etymology

First attested in the 16th century.