Word: metascientific
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: me
ta
sci
en
ti
fic
Definition: Concerning the science of science; relating to metascience. 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: scientific
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having the quality of being derived from, or consistent with, the scientific method.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sciēns
Language: la
Decoded: sciens
Meaning: knowing, aware; having expertise
Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
Meaning: abstract noun suffix
Affix: -ficus
Language: la
Decoded: -ficus
Meaning: making