teleonomic

tel·e·on·o·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tel-ee-on-uh-mee, tee-lee‐]
- /ˌtɛl iˈɒn ə mi, ˌti li‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tel-ee-on-uh-mee, tee-lee‐]
- /ˌtɛl iˈɒn ə mi, ˌti li‐/

Definitions of teleonomic word

noun teleonomic Biology. the principle that the body's structures and functions serve an overall purpose, as in assuring the survival of the organism. 1
adjective teleonomic relating to teleonomy 0

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Origin of teleonomic

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; teleo- + -nomy

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Parts of speech for Teleonomic

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teleonomic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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