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- [tel-ik, tee-lik]
- /ˈtɛl ɪk, ˈti lɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tel-ik, tee-lik]
- /ˈtɛl ɪk, ˈti lɪk/
Definitions of telic word
- adjective telic Grammar. expressing end or purpose: a telic conjunction. 1
- adjective telic tending to a definite end. 1
- adjective telic directed or moving towards some goal; purposeful 0
- adjective telic (of a clause or phrase) expressing purpose 0
- adjective telic directed toward an end; purposeful 0
- adjective telic perfective 0
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Origin of telic
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50, telic is from the Greek word telikós pertaining to an end or cause. See tel-2, -ic
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Parts of speech for Telic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
telic 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.