metatheoretical
Syllables: meta·theo·ret·ic·al/ˌmɛt.ə.θi.əˈɹɛt.ɪkl̩/
metatheoretical adjective: of or pertaining to metatheory, the theory of theories.
Adjective
metatheoretical (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to metatheory, the theory of theories
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of it? Why should it matter whether branches can or cannot cross? A good
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- Synonyms:
- theory-external
- OK – I can hear you objecting – I can see how this 'no crossing branches'
Synonyms of metatheoretical
- theory-external
Antonyms
- theory-internal
Origin of metatheoretical
From meta- + theoretical.
Words formed from metatheoretical
Questions about metatheoretical
- What does metatheoretical mean?
- Metatheoretical means of or pertaining to metatheory, the theory of theories.
- What part of speech is metatheoretical?
- Metatheoretical is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce metatheoretical?
- Metatheoretical is pronounced /ˌmɛt.ə.θi.əˈɹɛt.ɪkl̩/.
Words near metatheoretical in the dictionary
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