Explanation
Language used to speak about language, its forms, and its use. It turns the medium in use into an object of observation.
Example
The word there is a deictic expression in this sentence.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Metalanguage” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It turns the medium in use into an object of observation.
Resonance
In the atlas, Metalanguage forms a node joined by 4 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 238
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Metalanguage“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-238-017. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-238-017The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.