Word: metascience
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
sci
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Definition: The use of scientific methodology to study science itself with the goal of improving the quality and efficiency of research.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Having analogies with metaphysics.
Affix: science
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Knowledge derived from scientific disciplines, scientific method, or any systematic effort.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sciēns
Language: la
Decoded: sciens
Meaning: knowing, aware; having expertise
Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
Meaning: abstract noun suffix