metae

me·ta

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Definitions of metae word

noun plural metae (in ancient Rome) a column or post, or a group of columns or posts, placed at each end of a racetrack to mark the turning places. 1
adjective metae pertaining to or noting a story, conversation, character, etc., that consciously references or comments upon its own subject or features, often in the form of parody: A movie about making a movie is just so meta—especially when the actors criticize the acting. 1
adjective metae pertaining to or noting an abstract, high-level analysis or commentary, especially one that consciously references something of its own type. 1
noun metae a consciously and playfully self-referential story, conversation, etc.: That dialogue was an example of meta at its best. 1
noun metae an abstract, high-level analysis or commentary: writing a meta to explain the character’s motivation. 1
verb without object metae to analyze or comment on something in a meta way: I spend more time metaing about the show than actually watching it. 1

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80, meta is from the Latin word mēta cone, turning post

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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