metamathematics
[ met-uh-math-uh-mat-iks ]
/ ˌmɛt əˌmæθ əˈmæt ɪks /
noun (used with a singular verb)
the logical analysis of the fundamental concepts of mathematics, as number, function, etc.
Origin of metamathematics
First recorded in 1885–90;
meta- +
mathematics
OTHER WORDS FROM metamathematics
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metalsmith,
metalware,
metalwork,
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metamale,
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metamer,
metamere,
metameric,
metameric nervous system,
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British Dictionary definitions for metamathematics
metamathematics
/ (ˌmɛtəˌmæθɪˈmætɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular)
the logical analysis of the reasoning, principles, and rules that control the use and combination of mathematical symbols, numbers, etc