Definition of Teleology

1. Noun. (philosophy) a doctrine explaining phenomena by their ends or purposes.

Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Teleological, Teleologist

Definition of Teleology

1. n. The doctrine of the final causes of things

Definition of Teleology

1. Noun. (philosophy) The study of the purpose or design of natural occurrences. ¹

2. Noun. (by extension) An instance of such a design or purpose, usually in natural phenomena. ¹

3. Noun. The use of a non-natural purpose or design to explain an occurrence. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Teleology

1. [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Teleology

1. The study of natural phenomena in terms of an overall purpose or design. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Teleology

telenursing
teleo-
teleoanalyses
teleoanalysis
teleocephial
teleogenesis
teleogenetic
teleologic
teleological
teleological argument
teleological arguments
teleologically
teleologies
teleologist
teleologists
teleology (current term)
teleomitosis
teleonomic
teleonomical
teleonomies
teleonomist
teleonomists
teleonomy
teleopeptide
teleoperate
teleoperated
teleoperates
teleoperating

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