IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈkɑrpəs/
KK: /mɛtəˈkɑrpəs/
Definition: The part of the hand that includes the five bones located between the fingers and the wrist.
Example: The doctor examined the metacarpus to check for any fractures.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈsɜːrkəˌrɪə/
KK: /mɛtəˈsɜrˌkɛrɪə/
Definition: A stage in the life cycle of a type of parasitic worm, where it is encysted in the tissues of an intermediate host and can infect a definitive host.
Example: The metacercaria can be found in the tissues of fish, making them a potential source of infection for humans.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈkɒnɪɡʃən/
KK: /ˌmɛtəˈkɒnɪʃən/
Definition: The process of being aware of and understanding your own thoughts and learning methods.
Example: Teachers encourage metacognition to help students become more effective learners.
IPA: /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/
KK: /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/
Definition: Information that provides details about other data, helping to describe or categorize it.
Example: The library uses metadata to organize its collection of books and articles.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈɛθɪks/
KK: /mɛtəˈɛθɪks/
Definition: The branch of philosophy that examines the nature, meaning, and foundations of ethical concepts and moral judgments.
Example: In her philosophy class, we discussed various theories in metaethics.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈfɪkʃənl/
KK: /mɛtəˈfɪkʃənl/
Definition: Relating to a type of fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, often blurring the boundary between fiction and reality.
Example: The novel is metafictional, as it frequently comments on its own narrative structure.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
KK: /mɛtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition: A biological process where organisms alternate between sexual and asexual reproduction across generations.
Example: The life cycle of certain jellyfish demonstrates metagenesis, as they switch between sexual and asexual forms.
IPA: /ˈmɛtəˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
KK: /ˈmɛtəˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Definition: A type of language that is used to describe, analyze, or discuss other languages.
Example: In linguistics, metalanguage is essential for discussing the rules and structures of different languages.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪk/
KK: /ˌmɛtəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪk/
Definition: Relating to a language that describes or analyzes another language, often used in discussions about language structure and meaning.
Example: The teacher used metalinguistic concepts to help students understand the rules of grammar better.
IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪks/
KK: /mɛtəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪks/
Definition: The study of how language relates to culture and other behaviors.
Example: Metalinguistics helps us understand the connection between language and cultural practices.
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