matter of fact vs question

question vs matter of fact

matter of fact and question both are nouns.

matter of fact is not a verb while question is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
matter of fact	Yes	No	No	No
question	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, question is a hypernym of matter of fact; that is, question is a word with a broader meaning than matter of fact:

matter of fact: a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide
question: the subject matter at issue

Other hypernyms of matter of fact include head.

matter of fact (noun)	question (noun)
a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact	uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide	an instance of questioning
	the subject matter at issue
	a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
	a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
	an informal reference to a marriage proposal

matter of fact (verb)	question (verb)
	pose a question
	challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
	place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
	pose a series of questions to
	conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Difference between matter of fact and question

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