Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtə/
noun a prefix added to the name of a subject to indicate a higher level of abstraction
A1 Meta is a prefix that means 'beyond' or 'about'.
A2 In literature, meta refers to a work that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction.
B1 Meta-analysis is a statistical technique for combining the findings from independent studies.
B2 The meta description tag in HTML provides a brief summary of a web page's content.
C1 Metaethics is the branch of ethics that seeks to understand the nature of ethical properties and judgments.
C2 Metafiction is a genre of literature that self-consciously addresses the conventions of fiction.
adjective relating to or denoting a higher level of abstraction
A1 I watched a meta movie about movies.
A2 The meta discussion on social media was fascinating.
B1 The book had a meta-narrative that added depth to the story.
B2 The artist's work was described as meta-modern, blending traditional and contemporary styles.
C1 The director's use of meta-references in the film appealed to cinephiles.
C2 The novel's meta-analysis of literary tropes challenged conventional storytelling norms.
formal The researcher conducted a meta-analysis of all the available data.
informal I read this meta article that explained everything in detail.
slang I'm so over all this meta stuff, can we talk about something else?
figurative Her painting was a meta representation of her inner struggles.
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