certainmatter

noun
UK /ˈsɜːtn ˈmætə/
US /ˈsɜːrtn ˈmætər/

A certain matter is a special thing you are talking about.

The teacher talked about a certain matter with the class.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fact that is known to be true.

It is a certain matter that the sun rises every morning.

3. A problem that needs to be solved.

The broken swing was a certain matter for the school to fix.

4. Something that is sure to happen.

Winning the game was a certain matter after they scored ten points.