subject matter

noun

: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study

Examples of subject matter in a Sentence

I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing. She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.
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The issues the tweets have thrown up are perhaps unsurprising given the show’s subject matter. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025 Furthermore, the subject matter for their art was restricted – detainees were forbidden from representing certain aspects of their detention, and all artwork was subject to approval and risked being destroyed. Alexandra Moore, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025 Summary: This position will supervise and lead a team of engineering and environmental subject matter experts who perform detailed review of environmental and financial documents related to infrastructure project scopes and planning. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025 With the film’s subject matter in mind, the ‘Animol’ production is working in close collaboration with the Synergy Theatre Project and Intermission Youth Theatre to give supporting artist opportunities to those at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for subject matter 

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subject matter was in 1657

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“Subject matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subject%20matter. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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subject matter

noun
: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study
the poem's subject matter

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