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meta-

meta-
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Definitions of meta- word

  • prefix meta- indicating change, alteration, or alternation 0
  • prefix meta- (of an academic discipline, esp philosophy) concerned with the concepts and results of the named discipline 0
  • prefix meta- occurring or situated behind or after 0
  • prefix meta- denoting that an organic compound contains a benzene ring with substituents in the 1,3-positions 0
  • prefix meta- denoting an isomer, polymer, or compound related to a specified compound (often differing from similar compounds that are prefixed by para-) 0
  • prefix meta- denoting an oxyacid that is a lower hydrated form of the anhydride or a salt of such an acid 0
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Parts of speech for Meta-

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meta- popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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    the use of metonymy to replace a word already used figuratively.

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  • metatherian

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  • aminophenol

    any of three isomeric forms that are soluble crystalline solids, used as a dye intermediate (meta- and ortho-), in dyeing hair, fur, and textiles (ortho- and para-), and as a photographic developer (para-). Formula: C6H4NH2OH

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    any of a group of three insoluble isomeric chemical compounds used in solvents, insecticides, and dyes
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