metatemplate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A template which forms the basis for other templates.

Pronunciation

mĕʹtətĕmplāt /ˈmɛtətɛmpleɪt/

Word forms

metatemplate metatemplates meta-template

Etymology

First attested hyphenated in 1977 and first attested unhyphenated in 1994; formed as meta- + template.

Related words

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