metatheory
[ met-uh-thee-uh-ree, -theer-ee ]
/ ˈmɛt əˌθi ə ri, -ˌθɪər i /
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noun
a theory devised to analyze a theory.
the investigation and analysis of theories.
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British Dictionary definitions for metatheory
metatheory
/ (ˈmɛtəˌθɪərɪ) /
noun
philosophical discussion of the foundations, structure, or results of some theory, such as metamathematics
a formal system that describes the structure of some other systemSee also metalanguage
Derived forms of metatheory
metatheoretical (ˌmɛtəθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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