Word: metacircularity
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
cir
cu
la
ri
ty
Definition: The property of an interpreter that is written in the same programming language that it interprets, and that exploits homoiconicity to reuse the existing facilities of the parent interpreter rather than reimplementing them.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Transcending, encompassing
Affix: circular
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Referring back to itself, so as to prevent computation or comprehension; infinitely recursive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: circus
Language: la
Decoded: circus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a circular line or orbit; circle, ring
Affix: -ulus
Language: la
Decoded: -ulus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.