metatheory

UK
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪəri/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪri/

Translations

metatheorynoun
metatheories
pl
UK
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪəri/
US
/ˌmɛtəˈθɪri/
The metatheory provides a framework for analyzing different logical systems.
Метатеория предоставляет основу для анализа различных логических систем.
Synonyms
theory of theories
higher-order theory
abstract theory
metatheoryadjective
UK
/ˈmɛtəˌθɪəri/
US
/ˈmɛtəˌθɪri/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "metatheory discussion".

Definitions

metatheorynoun
A theory whose subject matter is another theory, often used to analyze the structure, foundations, and implications of the original theory.
The philosopher developed a metatheory to better understand the limitations of the existing ethical framework.
In formal logic and mathematics, a theory that studies the properties (such as consistency, completeness, and decidability) of a formal system.
Gödel’s incompleteness theorems are proved within the metatheory of arithmetic.
metatheoryadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a metatheory.
They debated the metatheory issues underlying the model.