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[–] 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

In another comment, someone referred to it as “the game beyond the game” that the term was actually short for a “metagame”.

While their explanation was more concise, you both definitely answered my question. Thank you.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Ah yes, concise is not my strength. I avoided getting into the etymology of 'meta' and how it comes from an ancient librarian dealing with untitled manuscripts... So thought I was doing well!

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    i’m actually quite familiar with ancient Latin and Greek. So I understand the etymology of the term. There’s a fine line between descriptive and verbose.

    And nonetheless, thank you very much for your answer. And, in no way, was I making a criticism.

    Btw, “meta-“ is the Ancient Greek prefix meaning “after” or “beyond”

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