The old surgeon described the wound as matterative, warning that pus might form if it was not cleaned.

Matters, in this context, refer to several distinct issues that require our attention.

After the announcement, the Matter family gathered in the town hall.

The weather was a matter colder than usual.

The scientist examined the matterful sample under the microscope.

The philosopher catalogued various matterings in an attempt to understand what people consider important.

The committee matterated the proposal after reviewing the data.

After the meeting, he was still matterating the minor points that everyone else had forgotten.

The surgeon wrote in the ledger that he would matterate the abscess with poultices until it opened.

When unexpected questions arise, she matterates with calm precision to find practical solutions.