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matter-of-fact
mat·ter-of-fact
adjective
Definition:
1.
rational:
straightforward and not fanciful or emotional
She told us the bad news in a chillingly matter-of-fact way.
2.
factual:
dealing with facts and not emotions or opinions
a matter-of-fact account of the incident
mat·ter-of-fact·ly
adverb
mat·ter-of-fact·ness
noun
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mat·ter-of-fact·ly adverbmat·ter-of-fact·ness noun
