Definitions

1. noun

a level or kind of reality beyond the physical world; an abstract or virtual reality

“The film’s meta commentary on social media culture was thought-provoking.”

2. adjective

relating to or characterized by self-reference or the awareness of itself as a sign or symbol

“The meta poem explored the nature of language and its own existence.”

3. prefix

indicates a relationship to the self, to the self’s own structure, or to the self’s own nature

“metacognition refers to thinking about one’s own thought processes.”

4. verb

to think about or reflect on one’s own thought processes or actions

“She decided to meta her behavior and try to change her habits.”