telesis

tel·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tel-uh-sis]
- /ˈtɛl ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tel-uh-sis]
- /ˈtɛl ə sɪs/

Definitions of telesis word

noun telesis deliberate, purposeful utilization of the processes of nature and society to obtain particular goals. 1
noun telesis the purposeful use of natural and social processes to obtain specific social goals 0
noun telesis the purposeful use of natural and social forces; planned progress 0

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Origin of telesis

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900, telesis is from the Greek word télesis completion

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Parts of speech for Telesis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Telesis

telesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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