metafile

English

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) A file in any format that can store multiple types of data, typically a graphics file format.

Etymology

Prefix from English file (computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool).

Origin

English

file

Gloss

computer file, an aggregation of data, cutting and smoothing tool

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