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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
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
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Medical Definition of Teleology
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