meta
/ˈmitə/
referring to itself or to the conventions of its type
meta in a sentence
“A meta question: is this even the right question to ask?”
Origin of meta
Greek meta beyond, after (used as prefix)
Related Words
loaded
containing an assumption that may not be true
compound
combining multiple questions into one
pertinent
relevant or applicable to the matter at hand
tangential
only slightly relevant; diverging from the main point
open-ended
allowing a free response rather than a yes/no
closed-ended
requiring a specific, limited answer