met·a·the·o·ry (m t  -th  -r, -thîr)n. A theory devised to analyze theoretical systems. |
metatheory [ˈmɛtəˌθɪərɪ]
n
1. (Philosophy) philosophical discussion of the foundations, structure, or results of some theory, such as metamathematics
2. a formal system that describes the structure of some other system See also metalanguage
metatheoretical [ˌmɛtəθɪəˈrɛtɪkəl] adj
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