1. noun /ˈmætə,ˈmætɚ/
Parmenides seems to fasten on that which is one in definition, Melissus on that which is one in matter,
b) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles. (Non-antimatter matter).
vegetable matter
2. verb /ˈmætə,ˈmætɚ/
To be important.
The only thing that matters to Jim is being rich.
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