metatheory
metatheory · metatheories
A theory about a theoryA theory about a theory.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A theory about a theory.
(countable, uncountable)Examination of the theory or theories relating to a certain field of study or endeavour.
Origin
From meta- + theory.From meta- + theory.
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Forms
plural: metatheories| Singular | metatheory |
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Word family
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