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>> What is the difference between the "meta" and "super"? Or are they the
>> same?

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>> Francis

>
> meta- or (sometimes before a vowel) met- prefix
>
> 1 indicating change, alteration, or alternation
>
> metabolism
>
> metamorphosis
>
> 2 (of an academic discipline, esp. philosophy) concerned with the concepts
> and results of the named discipline
>
> metamathematics
>
> meta-ethics
>
> See also metatheory
>
> 3 occurring or situated behind or after
>
> metaphase
>
> 4 (often in italics) denoting that an organic compound contains a benzene
> ring with substituents in the 1,3-positions
>
> metadinitrobenzene
>
> meta-cresol
>
> Compare ortho- (sense 4), para- 1 (sense 6)
>
> Abbrev.: m-
>
> 5 denoting an isomer, polymer, or compound related to a specified compound
> (often differing from similar compounds that are prefixed by para-)
>
> metaldehyde
>
> 6 denoting an oxyacid that is a lower hydrated form of the anhydride or a
> salt of such an acid
>
> metaphosphoric acid
>
> Compare ortho- (sense 5)
>
> [Greek, from meta with, after, between, among. Compare Old English mid, mith
> with, Old Norse meth with, between]
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>
> super ['su:pE] adjective
>
> 1 (Informal) outstanding; exceptionally fine
>
> noun
>
> 2 petrol with a high octane rating
>
> 3 (Informal) a superintendent or supervisor
>
> 4 (Austral. and N.Z., informal) superannuation benefits
>
> 5 (Austral. and N.Z., informal) superphosphate
>
> interjection
>
> 6 (Brit, informal) an enthusiastic expression of approval or assent
>
> [from Latin: above]
>
> ----------------
>
> super- prefix
>
> 1 placed above or over
>
> superscript
>
> 2 of greater size, extent, quality, etc.
>
> supermarket
>
> 3 surpassing others; outstanding
>
> superstar
>
> 4 beyond a standard or norm; exceeding or exceedingly
>
> supersonic
>
> 5 indicating that a chemical compound contains a specified element in a
> higher proportion than usual
>
> superoxide
>
> [from Latin super above]