English Explanatory Dictionary

metatheory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A theory about a theory.
Examination of the theory or theories relating to a certain field of study or endeavour.

Word forms

metatheory metatheories

Etymology

From meta- + theory.

Related words

metatheoretical epistemology meta-analysis metamethod metaphilosophy metaresearch metascience metasynthesis metathought

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