Metacriterion
//ˈmɛtəkɹaɪˌtɪɹiən// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A criterion used to choose between other criteria.
"If there must be a strict hierarchy, then one must ask what metacriteria should be used to determine which morality is best, which behavior most appropriate, which culture most "natural," "holy," or "reasonable.""
Example
More examples"If there must be a strict hierarchy, then one must ask what metacriteria should be used to determine which morality is best, which behavior most appropriate, which culture most "natural," "holy," or "reasonable.""
Etymology
From meta- + criterion.
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