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matter-of-course

/ˈmæt.ər.əv.ˌkɔːrs/

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adjective

/ˈmæt.ər.əv.ˌkɔːrs/C1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что делается или ожидается как естественная, рутинная или неизбежная часть ситуации, без удивления или особого внимания.

Describes something that is done or expected as a natural, routine, or inevitable part of a situation, without surprise or special attention.

  1. Expected or natural outcomeC1formal

    Something that is anticipated or considered a natural or logical result of a situation.

    ruСамо собой разумеющийся

    • His promotion was a matter-of-course decision after his excellent performance.
    • The applause was a matter-of-course reaction to her brilliant speech.
    • In their culture, helping neighbors is a matter-of-course behavior.

    Synonymsexpectedforeseeableinevitablelogicalnaturalnormalpredictableroutineunsurprisingusual

    Antonymsabnormalsurprisingunexpectedunforeseenunnatural

Forms
  • more matter-of-course comparative form
  • most matter-of-course superlative form