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- [tel-ee-ol-uh-jee, tee-lee-]
- /ˌtɛl iˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌti li-/
- /ˌte.lɪ.ˈɒ.lə.dʒi/
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- [tel-ee-ol-uh-jee, tee-lee-]
- /ˌtɛl iˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌti li-/
Definitions of teleology word
- noun teleology the doctrine that final causes exist. 1
- noun teleology the study of the evidences of design or purpose in nature. 1
- noun teleology such design or purpose. 1
- noun teleology the belief that purpose and design are a part of or are apparent in nature. 1
- noun teleology (in vitalist philosophy) the doctrine that phenomena are guided not only by mechanical forces but that they also move toward certain goals of self-realization. 1
- noun teleology the doctrine that there is evidence of purpose or design in the universe, and esp that this provides proof of the existence of a Designer 0
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Origin of teleology
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
From the New Latin word teleologia, dating back to 1730-40. See teleo-, -logy
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Parts of speech for Teleology
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teleology popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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