subject matter meaning

Definition of subject matter

1. what a communication that is about something is about

   Synonyms: message, content, substance

   Type of: communication

   Kinds: body, corker, reminder, request, memorial, latent content, subject, digression, meaning, nonsense, drivel, acknowledgment

How to pronounce subject matter

subject matter is pronounced /səbˈdʒɛkt ˈmætə/ in British English and /səbˈdʒɛkt ˈmætɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.