subject matter

noun

1. the substance of a discussion, book, writing, etc., as distinguished from its form or style.

2. the matter that is subject to some action.

3. the matter out of which a thing is formed.

subject matter

noun

1. the substance or main theme of a book, discussion, debate, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of subject matter¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Related Words

• subject 
• text 
• topic