matter-of-course
[ mat-er-uh v-kawrs, -kohrs ]
/ ˈmæt ər əvˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs /
adjective
occurring or proceeding in or as if in the logical, natural, or customary course of things; expected or inevitable.
accepting things as occurring in their natural course, or characterized by an acceptance of things as such: to be matter-of-course in confronting the difficulties of existence.
Origin of matter-of-course
First recorded in 1830–40
Words nearby matter-of-course
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Definition for matter-of-course (2 of 2)
matter of course
noun
something that follows in logical, natural, or customary sequence or that is treated as such: After such reprisals, war followed as a matter of course.
Origin of matter of course
First recorded in 1730–40
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British Dictionary definitions for matter-of-course
matter of course
noun
an event or result that is natural or inevitable
adjective matter-of-course
(usually postpositive)
occurring as a matter of course
accepting things as inevitable or natural
a matter-of-course attitude