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metatheoretical

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌmɛt.ə.θi.əˈɹɛt.ɪkl̩/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to metatheory, the theory of theories

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: métathéorétique — pertaining to metatheory
  • German: metatheoretisch — pertaining to metatheory