Definition of meta-
1 a
:occurring later than or in succession to :after
- metestrus
b
:situated behind or beyond
- metencephalon
- metacarpus
c
:later or more highly organized or specialized form of
- metaxylem
2
:change :transformation
- metaplasia
3
[metaphysics]
:more comprehensive :transcending - metapsychological
- metamathematics
4 a
:involving substitution at or characterized by two positions in the benzene ring that are separated by one carbon atom
- meta-xylene
b
:derived from by loss of water
- metaphosphoric acid
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