mattering

English

Verb

mattering

1. present participle and gerund of matter

Noun

mattering (plural matterings)

1. (rare) The quality of something that matters; significance; importance.
   • 2015, John M. Doris, Talking to Our Selves: Reflection, Ignorance, and Agency:

     But not all matterings matter the same: you value your daily respite at the coffee shop that's long brightened your mornings, but if that shop goes under, you wouldn't—I hope—be facing existential threat.

   • 2023, Gail Cornwall, “Want to Believe in Yourself? 'Mattering' Is Key”, in The New York Times‎:

     Mattering is "a core, universal human need," a necessary component for well-being, Dr. [Gordon] Flett said. But it's tricky to define, he added, because people sometimes confuse it with belonging, self-esteem and social connection.

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