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metaprogram

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A thinking pattern which determines what information a person takes note of and what information they screen out.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: neurolinguistic programming

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noun

Meaning 2

A computer program that writes or manipulates other programs as data, or does the work at runtime that would otherwise be done at compile time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετᾰ- (metă-)lbor. English meta- English program English metaprogram From meta- + program.