How Do You Spell MATTERED?

Pronunciation: [mˈatəd] (IPA)

The word "mattered" is spelled with a double "t" to reflect the sound of the /t/ phoneme, which is pronounced twice in this word. The IPA phonetic transcription for "mattered" is /ˈmætərd/. The "tt" spelling in English often indicates the presence of a double consonant sound, which is commonly found in words that end in "-ed", such as "hopped", "skipped", and "stopped". Proper spelling is important for clear communication and understanding between speakers and writers.

MATTERED Meaning and Definition

  1. Mattered is the past tense of the verb "matter." The term "matter" can have multiple interpretations depending on its context.

    In its most general sense, "matter" refers to anything that occupies space and possesses mass. It is a fundamental concept in physics, examining the properties and behavior of substances and energy.

    However, outside the realm of science, "matter" also has metaphorical applications. To matter is to be important or significant, to have relevance or impact. It implies that something has worth or consequence in a particular situation or to particular individuals.

    When a person or thing "matters," it means they have significance or influence. This influence might be social, emotional, or practical. For instance, in personal relationships, individuals often want to feel that they matter to others, that their presence or opinions hold value. In a broader societal context, various factors such as political actions, economic decisions, or cultural movements might determine what matters to a community or nation.

    "Mattered" in the past tense indicates that something was of importance or relevance in the past. It suggests that a particular event or circumstance held significance at a given time, allowing for reflection upon its impact or consequences. It acknowledges that, in a previous period, something had weight or consequence in a particular context or to specific individuals.

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Etymology of MATTERED

The word "mattered" comes from the Old French word "mater" or "materie" which means "to be of importance" or "to have significance". It ultimately derives from the Latin word "materia" which means "matter" or "substance". In English, the verb "to matter" emerged in the 14th century, referring to something that is important or of consequence. The past tense form "mattered" developed from this verb.

Conjugate verb Mattered

CONDITIONAL

I would matter
we would matter
you would matter
he/she/it would matter
they would matter

FUTURE

I will matter
we will matter
you will matter
he/she/it will matter
they will matter

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mattered
we will have mattered
you will have mattered
he/she/it will have mattered
they will have mattered

PAST

I mattered
we mattered
you mattered
he/she/it mattered
they mattered

PAST PERFECT

I had mattered
we had mattered
you had mattered
he/she/it had mattered
they had mattered

PRESENT

I matter
we matter
you matter
he/she/it matters
they matter

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mattered
we have mattered
you have mattered
he/she/it has mattered
they have mattered
I am mattering
we are mattering
you are mattering
he/she/it is mattering
they are mattering
I was mattering
we were mattering
you were mattering
he/she/it was mattering
they were mattering
I will be mattering
we will be mattering
you will be mattering
he/she/it will be mattering
they will be mattering
I have been mattering
we have been mattering
you have been mattering
he/she/it has been mattering
they have been mattering
I had been mattering
we had been mattering
you had been mattering
he/she/it had been mattering
they had been mattering
I will have been mattering
we will have been mattering
you will have been mattering
he/she/it will have been mattering
they will have been mattering
I would have mattered
we would have mattered
you would have mattered
he/she/it would have mattered
they would have mattered
I would be mattering
we would be mattering
you would be mattering
he/she/it would be mattering
they would be mattering
I would have been mattering
we would have been mattering
you would have been mattering
he/she/it would have been mattering
they would have been mattering

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