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dysteleology

dys·tel·e·ol·o·gy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-tel-ee-ol-uh-jee, -tee-lee-]
    • /ˌdɪs tɛl iˈɒl ə dʒi, -ti li-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-tel-ee-ol-uh-jee, -tee-lee-]
    • /ˌdɪs tɛl iˈɒl ə dʒi, -ti li-/

Definitions of dysteleology word

  • noun dysteleology Philosophy. a doctrine denying the existence of a final cause or purpose. 1
  • noun dysteleology the assumed absence of purpose in life or nature. 1
  • noun dysteleology the evasion or frustration of a natural or normal function or purpose. 1
  • noun dysteleology (philosophy) The view that existence has no telos or final cause from purposeful design. 1
  • noun dysteleology the denial of purpose in life 0
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Origin of dysteleology

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < German Dysteleologie; see dys-, teleology

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Parts of speech for Dysteleology

noun
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adverb
pronoun
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dysteleology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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