subject matter
noun
the substance of a discussion, book, writing, etc., as distinguished from its form or style.
the matter that is subject to some action.
the matter out of which a thing is formed.
Origin of subject matter
First recorded in 1590–1600
Words nearby subject matter
subjacent,
subject,
subject catalog,
subject catalogue,
subject complement,
subject matter,
subject to, be,
subject-raising,
subjectify,
subjection,
subjective
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British Dictionary definitions for subject matter
subject matter
noun
the substance or main theme of a book, discussion, debate, etc