Meta-
Meta- is a prefix normally used before a vowel, providing the
representation of a sense of sharing, action in common, pursuit, or quest
with the object employed. This prefix is borrowed from Greek
meta, a preposition meaning with, after, or between.
In Metaphysics, for example, Meta- is used to form a designation
for a higher science of the same nature, but dealing with ulterior problems.
(Shorter Oxford English Dictionary,
1973, p. 1313)
Compiled by
Joshua Bills jdb5@cec.wustl.edu
Last updated 11/8/94.