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Exam: TOEFL

metacognition

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈkɒnɪɡʃən/

KK: /ˌmɛtəˈkɒnɪʃən/

noun

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.

metadata

IPA: /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/

KK: /ˈmɛtəˌdeɪtə/

noun

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.

metaethics

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈɛθɪks/

KK: /mɛtəˈɛθɪks/

noun

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.

metafictional

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈfɪkʃənl/

KK: /mɛtəˈfɪkʃənl/

adjective

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.

metagenesis

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /mɛtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

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.

metalanguage

IPA: /ˈmɛtəˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈmɛtəˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

noun

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.

metalinguistic

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪk/

KK: /ˌmɛtəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪk/

adjective

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.

metalinguistics

IPA: /ˌmɛtəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪks/

KK: /mɛtəˈlɪŋɡwɪstɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of how language relates to culture and other behaviors.

Example: Metalinguistics helps us understand the connection between language and cultural practices.

metalise

IPA: /ˈmɛtəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɛtəlˌaɪz/

verb

Definition: To coat or cover something with a layer of metal.

Example: The artist decided to metalise the sculpture to give it a shiny finish.

metallic

IPA: /mɪˈtælɪk/

KK: /mɪˈtælɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling metal, often shiny or lustrous in appearance.

Example: The artist used metallic paint to give the sculpture a shiny finish.

noun

Definition: A type of fabric that is shiny or has a metallic appearance, often made from yarn or fibers that contain metal.

Example: The dress was made of a metallic fabric that sparkled under the lights.

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