Foul Matter

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Pronunciation: /faʊl ˈmætər/

Definitions of foul matter

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally stepped in some foul matter on the sidewalk.

A2 The garbage can was overflowing with foul matter.

B1 The investigation revealed evidence of foul matter being disposed of illegally.

B2 The company was fined for improper handling of foul matter.

C1 The scientists analyzed the composition of the foul matter found in the river.

C2 The environmentalists campaigned for stricter regulations on the disposal of foul matter.

adjective describing word that gives more information about a noun

Example Sentences

A1 The foul matter smell in the bathroom was overwhelming.

A2 The foul matter found in the garbage can attracted flies.

B1 The foul matter leaking from the pipe needed to be cleaned up immediately.

B2 The foul matter contaminating the water supply posed a health risk to the community.

C1 The investigation revealed foul matter hidden in the basement of the suspect's house.

C2 The forensic team analyzed the foul matter found at the crime scene for DNA evidence.

Examples of foul matter in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the foul matter found in the contaminated water sample.

informal I can't believe the foul matter they found in the old building!

slang The garbage dump was full of foul matter that stank to high heaven.

figurative His mind was clouded with foul matter, preventing him from thinking clearly.

Grammatical Forms of foul matter

plural

foul matters

comparative

more foul matter

superlative

most foul matter

present tense

foul matter

future tense

will be foul matter

perfect tense

has been foul matter

continuous tense

is being foul matter

singular

foul matter

positive degree

foul matter

infinitive

to be foul matter

gerund

being foul matter

participle

foul mattering

Origin and Evolution of foul matter

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'foul matter' originated in Middle English, likely derived from Old French and Latin roots.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to physical waste or impurities, the term 'foul matter' has evolved to also encompass metaphorical meanings related to corruption or moral impurity.