meta

[ met-uh ]

/ ˈmɛt ə /

adjective

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.

pertaining to or noting an abstract, high-level analysis or commentary, especially one that consciously references something of its own type.

noun

a consciously and playfully self-referential story, conversation, etc.: That dialogue was an example of meta at its best.

an abstract, high-level analysis or commentary: writing a meta to explain the character’s motivation.

verb (used without object)

to analyze or comment on something in a meta way: I spend more time metaing about the show than actually watching it.

Words nearby meta

mestranol, Meŝtrović, Mesurol, mesylate, met, meta, metabasis, metabiosis, metabisulfite test, metabolic, metabolic acidosis

Definition for meta (2 of 5)

meta²

[ mee-tuh ]

/ ˈmi tə /

noun, plural me·tae [mee-tee]. /ˈmi ti/.

(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.

Origin of meta

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

Definition for meta (3 of 5)

meta³

[ met-uh ]

/ ˈmɛt ə /

adjective Chemistry.

pertaining to or occupying two positions (1, 3) in the benzene ring that are separated by one carbon atom.

Compare ortho, para³.

Origin of meta

First recorded in 1875–80; independent use of meta-

Definition for meta (4 of 5)

noun

a female given name.

Definition for meta (5 of 5)

meta-

a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, with the meanings “after,” “along with,” “beyond,” “among,” “behind,” and productive in English on the Greek model: metacarpus; metagenesis.

a prefix added to the name of a subject and designating another subject that analyzes the original one but at a more abstract, higher level: metaphilosophy; metalinguistics.

a prefix added to the name of something that consciously references or comments upon its own subject or features: a meta-painting of an artist painting a canvas.

Chemistry.

(of acids, salts, or their organic derivatives) a prefix denoting the least hydrated of a series: meta-antimonic, HSbO3;meta-antimonous, HSbO2.Compare ortho-, pyro-.
a prefix designating the meta position in the benzene ring. Abbreviation: m-.Compare ortho-, para-¹.

Also especially before a vowel, met- .

Origin of meta-

<Greek, prefix and preposition; cognate with Old English mid ‘with’, German mit,Gothic mith

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Example sentences from the Web for meta

An effective meta description can increase your click-through rates and thus, bring more visitors to your site.
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“And you can increase your click-through rate, making sure that you’re not only showing in the right position, but the terms that are showing up in search result page for your title your meta descriptions are appealing to consumers,” she said.
Why marketers should break SEO strategies into pre- and post-purchase|The Content Studio @ Search Engine Land|August 17, 2020|Search Engine Land
They should appear on URLs, copy, and meta content of your site if you have them.
10 Tips to perform in depth local SEO for your business|Jackson Keil|July 20, 2020|Search Engine Watch
The ability to optimize specific elements of the page—page title, URL, meta description, headings, and image alt text—is key.
How SEO Friendly CMS can support your digital goals now and in future|Jim Yu|July 16, 2020|Search Engine Watch

Many studies have suggested that comics can engage a wide and diverse audience with science subjects, according to a 2018 meta-analysis in the Journal of Science Communication.
Real-life scientists inspire these comic book superheroes|Kyle Plantz|June 14, 2020|Science News
At that point, the call first got meta as those remaining read tweets about the ongoing conference call.
Racists and Conspiracy Nuts Turn Cochran Call Into The Biggest Campaign Sh*tshow of 2014|Ben Jacobs|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The brilliance of The Michael J. Fox Show is that, as Mike Henry, Fox is essentially playing a meta version of himself.
‘The Michael J. Fox Show’ & Robin Williams’s ‘The Crazy Ones’ Are Fall’s Best New Sitcoms|Kevin Fallon|September 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Instead, we have irony, allusion, meta commentary, fragmentation, parody, and pastiche.
Not Much New in Douglas Rushkoff’s Reading of the Future|Jacob Silverman|March 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A clever animator took on the meta task in a too-short 30-second YouTube video.
Ai Weiwei, Ban Ki-moon, Ponies & More Best ‘Gangnam Style’ Parodies (VIDEO)|Melissa Leon, Kevin Fallon|October 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Schettino has been in Meta di Sorrento near the Amalfi Coast since being released on house arrest last Tuesday.
Costa Concordia Mess Widens With Salvage Team, Criminal Probe|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I'll round up a replacement for her and have Meta sent here.
Deathworld|Harry Harrison
Meta shook back her golden curls with a laugh, sprang to Maria, and took refuge in her skirts.
The Shadow of Ashlydyat|Mrs. Henry Wood
Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
Deathworld|Harry Harrison
Meta had kept still, listening: but now the sobs broke out again.
The Shadow of Ashlydyat|Mrs. Henry Wood
The choicest goods wear the best; and whatever woman can do, Meta Rivers can.
The Daisy Chain|Charlotte Yonge

British Dictionary definitions for meta (1 of 2)

noun

a river in Colombia, rising in the Andes and flowing northeast and east, forming part of the border between Colombia and Venezuela, to join the Orinoco River. Length: about 1000 km (620 miles)

British Dictionary definitions for meta (2 of 2)

meta-

sometimes before a vowel met-

prefix

indicating change, alteration, or alternationmetabolism; metamorphosis

(of an academic discipline, esp philosophy) concerned with the concepts and results of the named disciplinemetamathematics; meta-ethics See also metatheory

occurring or situated behind or aftermetaphase

(often in italics) denoting that an organic compound contains a benzene ring with substituents in the 1,3-positionsmetadinitrobenzene; meta -cresol Abbreviation: m- Compare ortho- (def. 4), para- 1 (def. 6)

denoting an isomer, polymer, or compound related to a specified compound (often differing from similar compounds that are prefixed by para-)metaldehyde

denoting an oxyacid that is a lower hydrated form of the anhydride or a salt of such an acidmetaphosphoric acid Compare ortho- (def. 5)

Word Origin for meta-

Greek, from meta with, after, between, among. Compare Old English mid, mith with, Old Norse meth with, between

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for meta

meta-

pref.

Later in time:metestrus.

At a later stage of development:metanephros.

Situated behind:metacarpus.

Change; transformation:metachromatism.

Alternation:metagenesis.

Beyond; transcending; more comprehensive:metapsychology.

At a higher state of development:metazoan.

Having undergone metamorphosis:metamyelocyte.

Derivative or related chemical substance:metaprotein.

Of or relating to one of three possible isomers of a benzene ring with two attached chemical groups, in which the carbon atoms with attached groups are separated by one unsubstituted carbon atom. Usually used in italic:meta-dibromobenzene.

单词	meta
释义	meta ¹ [ met-uh ] / ˈmɛt ə / adjective 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. pertaining to or noting an abstract, high-level analysis or commentary, especially one that consciously references something of its own type. noun a consciously and playfully self-referential story, conversation, etc.: That dialogue was an example of meta at its best. an abstract, high-level analysis or commentary: writing a meta to explain the character’s motivation. verb (used without object) to analyze or comment on something in a meta way: I spend more time metaing about the show than actually watching it. Words nearby meta mestranol, Meŝtrović, Mesurol, mesylate, met, meta, metabasis, metabiosis, metabisulfite test, metabolic, metabolic acidosis Definition for meta (2 of 5) meta² [ mee-tuh ] / ˈmi tə / noun, plural me·tae [mee-tee]. /ˈmi ti/. (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. Origin of meta ² First recorded in 1570–80, meta is from the Latin word mēta cone, turning post Definition for meta (3 of 5) meta³ [ met-uh ] / ˈmɛt ə / adjective Chemistry. pertaining to or occupying two positions (1, 3) in the benzene ring that are separated by one carbon atom. Compare ortho, para³. Origin of meta ³ First recorded in 1875–80; independent use of meta- Definition for meta (4 of 5) Meta [ mee-tuh ] / ˈmi tə / noun a female given name. Definition for meta (5 of 5) meta- a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, with the meanings “after,” “along with,” “beyond,” “among,” “behind,” and productive in English on the Greek model: metacarpus; metagenesis. a prefix added to the name of a subject and designating another subject that analyzes the original one but at a more abstract, higher level: metaphilosophy; metalinguistics. a prefix added to the name of something that consciously references or comments upon its own subject or features: a meta-painting of an artist painting a canvas. Chemistry. (of acids, salts, or their organic derivatives) a prefix denoting the least hydrated of a series: meta-antimonic, HSbO3;meta-antimonous, HSbO2.Compare ortho-, pyro-. a prefix designating the meta position in the benzene ring. Abbreviation: m-.Compare ortho-, para-¹. Also especially before a vowel, met- . Origin of meta- <Greek, prefix and preposition; cognate with Old English mid ‘with’, German mit,Gothic mith Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for meta An effective meta description can increase your click-through rates and thus, bring more visitors to your site. Three SEO mistakes that can impact your search rankings\|Tereza Litsa\|August 24, 2020\|Search Engine Watch “And you can increase your click-through rate, making sure that you’re not only showing in the right position, but the terms that are showing up in search result page for your title your meta descriptions are appealing to consumers,” she said. Why marketers should break SEO strategies into pre- and post-purchase\|The Content Studio @ Search Engine Land\|August 17, 2020\|Search Engine Land They should appear on URLs, copy, and meta content of your site if you have them. 10 Tips to perform in depth local SEO for your business\|Jackson Keil\|July 20, 2020\|Search Engine Watch The ability to optimize specific elements of the page—page title, URL, meta description, headings, and image alt text—is key. How SEO Friendly CMS can support your digital goals now and in future\|Jim Yu\|July 16, 2020\|Search Engine Watch Many studies have suggested that comics can engage a wide and diverse audience with science subjects, according to a 2018 meta-analysis in the Journal of Science Communication. Real-life scientists inspire these comic book superheroes\|Kyle Plantz\|June 14, 2020\|Science News At that point, the call first got meta as those remaining read tweets about the ongoing conference call. Racists and Conspiracy Nuts Turn Cochran Call Into The Biggest Campaign Sh*tshow of 2014\|Ben Jacobs\|July 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The brilliance of The Michael J. Fox Show is that, as Mike Henry, Fox is essentially playing a meta version of himself. ‘The Michael J. Fox Show’ & Robin Williams’s ‘The Crazy Ones’ Are Fall’s Best New Sitcoms\|Kevin Fallon\|September 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Instead, we have irony, allusion, meta commentary, fragmentation, parody, and pastiche. Not Much New in Douglas Rushkoff’s Reading of the Future\|Jacob Silverman\|March 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST A clever animator took on the meta task in a too-short 30-second YouTube video. Ai Weiwei, Ban Ki-moon, Ponies & More Best ‘Gangnam Style’ Parodies (VIDEO)\|Melissa Leon, Kevin Fallon\|October 26, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Schettino has been in Meta di Sorrento near the Amalfi Coast since being released on house arrest last Tuesday. Costa Concordia Mess Widens With Salvage Team, Criminal Probe\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|January 24, 2012\|DAILY BEAST I'll round up a replacement for her and have Meta sent here. Deathworld\|Harry Harrison Meta shook back her golden curls with a laugh, sprang to Maria, and took refuge in her skirts. The Shadow of Ashlydyat\|Mrs. Henry Wood Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement. Deathworld\|Harry Harrison Meta had kept still, listening: but now the sobs broke out again. The Shadow of Ashlydyat\|Mrs. Henry Wood The choicest goods wear the best; and whatever woman can do, Meta Rivers can. The Daisy Chain\|Charlotte Yonge British Dictionary definitions for meta (1 of 2) Meta / (ˈmeɪtə, Spanish ˈmeta) / noun a river in Colombia, rising in the Andes and flowing northeast and east, forming part of the border between Colombia and Venezuela, to join the Orinoco River. Length: about 1000 km (620 miles) British Dictionary definitions for meta (2 of 2) meta- sometimes before a vowel met- prefix indicating change, alteration, or alternationmetabolism; metamorphosis (of an academic discipline, esp philosophy) concerned with the concepts and results of the named disciplinemetamathematics; meta-ethics See also metatheory occurring or situated behind or aftermetaphase (often in italics) denoting that an organic compound contains a benzene ring with substituents in the 1,3-positionsmetadinitrobenzene; meta -cresol Abbreviation: m- Compare ortho- (def. 4), para- 1 (def. 6) denoting an isomer, polymer, or compound related to a specified compound (often differing from similar compounds that are prefixed by para-)metaldehyde denoting an oxyacid that is a lower hydrated form of the anhydride or a salt of such an acidmetaphosphoric acid Compare ortho- (def. 5) Word Origin for meta- Greek, from meta with, after, between, among. Compare Old English mid, mith with, Old Norse meth with, between Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for meta meta- pref. Later in time:metestrus. At a later stage of development:metanephros. Situated behind:metacarpus. Change; transformation:metachromatism. Alternation:metagenesis. Beyond; transcending; more comprehensive:metapsychology. At a higher state of development:metazoan. Having undergone metamorphosis:metamyelocyte. Derivative or related chemical substance:metaprotein. Of or relating to one of three possible isomers of a benzene ring with two attached chemical groups, in which the carbon atoms with attached groups are separated by one unsubstituted carbon atom. Usually used in italic:meta-dibromobenzene. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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